Whole Grain Legume Sides

Kale with White Beans, Golden Raisins, and Orange Essence.

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy this healthy, tasty side dish.

Simple on their own or served with Cornmeal-crusted Salmon.

If wild rice isn’t available, this salad can be made with 2 1/2 cups of another cooked whole grain, such as brown rice or wheat-berries.

Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer with cool running water before cooking to remove the saponin, a natural coating on the quinoa which can be an irritant to the stomach if not removed. Some quinoa is sold pre-rinsed.

This hearty grain, paired with sautéed mushrooms and onions, makes a fiber-rich side dish.