Quinoa, couscous, and more whole grains
Edamame and Feta Tabbouleh Salad
If you like traditional vegetarian tabbouleh salad, try this gourmet tabbouleh made with feta cheese and edamame soy beans. Made with pesto and fresh herbs for plenty of flavor, this is an unusual and tasty vegetarian tabbouleh salad. This makes a great vegetarian entree or side salad.
Baked beans with barley
Add some healthy whole grains to ordinary vegetarian baked beans.
Wheat berry and vegetable chili
Wheat berries add healthy whole grains and texture to this filling vegetable chili recipe.
Easy Barley and Mushroom Pilaf Recipe
For a vegan barley pilaf recipe that is lower in fat and cholesterol-free, simply omit the Parmesan cheese, or, you could try adding a bit of nutritional yeast instead of the cheese.
Barley and Pecan Stuffed Tomatoes
Stuffed tomatoes are a popular vegetarian dinner entree. These nutritious vegetarian stuffed tomatoes are stuffed with healthy whole grain barley and chopped pecans.
Seven Types of Whole Grains
Want to learn more about different types of whole grains, or looking for a new grain to add to your regular repertoire? Here's a list of few of my favorite healthy high-fiber whole grains.
Whole grain quinoa pecan salad
Whole grain quinoa seasoned with fresh mint and parsley makes this salad recipe healthy and low-fat, as well as vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian barley risotto with mushrooms, spinach and ricotta cheese
If you're looking for a gourmet risotto, try this Italian-inspired whole grain barley and mushroom risotto with ricotta for a gourmet vegetarian dinner entree.
Couscous with Parlsey, Mint and Garbanzo Beans
Couscous with Lemon, Mint and Garbanzo Beans
Vegetarian Barley Stuffed Squash
Make a healthy vegetarian stuffed squash using a stuffing of whole grain barley and veggies.
Vegetarian Moroccan Couscous Recipe
Vegetarian Moroccan Couscous Recipe
Quinoa citrus salad recipe
A homemade quinoa salad recipe made with oranges and grapefruit in a light and healthy vinaigrette.
Wheat berry salad pilaf with artichokes
Wheat berry salad pilaf with artichokes
Couscous with Dijon dressing
An easy vegetarian and vegan couscous salad recipe with chickpeas and cucumbers in a light lemon Dijon dressing with chopped fresh parsley
Couscous Stuffed Bell Peppers
Couscous Stuffed Bell Peppers
Barley recipes
Barley recipes - Vegetarian barley recipes - Vegan homemade healthy barley recipe - Pearled barley recipes - Barley soup, barley risottos, barley pilaf - Bean barley soup
Lentil and freekeh salad
Lentil and freekeh salad recipe with feta goat cheese, tomatoes and sugar snap peas. A healthy freekeh entree with fresh vegetables.
Orange Raisin Couscous Salad
Orange Raisin Couscous Salad
Whole grain Greek quinoa salad
A whole grain quinoa dish with traditional Greek salad ingredients.
Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas and Peppers
Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas and Peppers
Quinoa pilaf salad with mushrooms, onions and parsley
Quinoa pilaf salad with mushrooms, onions and parsley - Vegetarian and vegan recipe
Vegetarian Couscous Primavera with Cheese
A quick and easy but still very healthy vegetarian recipe for couscous with lots of vegetables and Parmesan cheese. If you've got leftover couscous, this is a great way to use it up.
Beet salad with whole grain freekeh
A delicious and hearty whole foods recipe for freekeh with lots of protein. Freekeh is tossed with roasted beets and white beans in an apple cider vinaigrette and topped off with feta cheese in this vegetarian salad recipe.
Bulgur wheat - What is bulgur wheat?
Bulgur wheat - what is it, how to cook with it, and more, including bulgur wheat recipes.
Basic Barley and Vegetable Soup
I love the crunchy and chewy texture of barley in this easy vegetarian barley and vegetable soup recipe. Although I recommend that you simmer this barley soup for 30 minutes, it really is better if you have the time to let it cook even longer, as the flavors take time to develop. This barley and vegetable soup recipe is low in fat, vegetarian...
Fiesta Cheese and Chile Barley Casserole
A healthy vegetarian barley casserole recipe similar to a barley pilaf. Whole grain barley is a nutritious high-fiber and low-fat food perfect for vegetarians as it is also relatively high in protein.
Kidney Bean and Barley Salad
Kidney beans, barley and bell peppers combine in this colorful summer bean and barley salad recipe. If you need a healthy, high-fiber and high-protein bean salad or barley salad recipe, try this easy summer salad.
Whole Grain Freekeh Risotto with Spring Asparagus
Whole Grain Freekeh Risotto with Spring Asparagus - A vegan and vegetarian freekeh recipe
Chickpea and couscous soup recipe
Chickpea and couscous soup recipe
Moroccan Vegetarian "Chicken" with Almonds and Couscous
Moroccan Vegetarian "Chicken" with Almonds and Couscous
Freekeh tabouli recipe
A freekeh tabouli recipe made with high-fiber and high-protein whole grain freekeh. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans or just a heart-healthy summer lunch.
Spicy sweet potato quinoa salad
This five star sweet potato quinoa salad recipe is high in protein, low in fat, and high in spicy and sweet flavor! Whole grain quinoa cooks quicker than most grains and is an excellent source of protein for vegetarians with about 11 grams of protein per cup of cooked quinoa.
Curried sweet potato and freekeh salad recipe
A hearty vegetarian and vegan curried sweet potato and whole grain freekeh salad recipe with Moroccan influences.
Barley, Wild Rice and Cranberry Pilaf
Make a healthy whole grain barley pilaf recipe with wild rice and cranberries. Barley pilaf is a nutritious and high-fiber side dish or vegetarian main dish.
Quinoa and black bean salad with corn and cilantro
Quinoa and black bean salad with corn and cilantro - A vegetarian and vegan high-protein and high-fiber healthy recipe
Roasted sweet potato stew with kale and freekeh
Freekeh soup with sweet potatoes and kale - Healthy vegetarian and vegan stew recipe
Apple cinnamon breakfast couscous
A five star reviewed recipe, quick couscous flavored with fruit and cinnamon makes for a healthy whole grain breakfast.
Vegetarian Italian barley and Parmesan cheese soup recipe
This vegetarian barley soup recipe combines a barley vegetable soup with a traditional Italian Parmesan soup. Ever looked at all those Parmesan rinds and wondered what on earth to do with them? This soup will use those rinds right up in the tastiest way possible. And, since it's full of barley, this is a heart-healthy and high fiber soup too.
Vegetarian fall quinoa pilaf with blueberries and harvati cheese recipe
Vegetarian fall quinoa pilaf with blueberries and harvati cheese recipe
Tomato and barley vegetable soup recipe
Tomato and barley vegetable soup recipe
Barley - What is barley?
What is barley? Whole grain barley is a healthy high-fiber and high-protein grain boasting numerous health benefits. Learn more about cooking with barley, the different types of barley, calories and protein in barley and the numerous health benefits of this healthy whole grain.
Crockpot barley chili
A vegetarian chili recipe made with healthy barley as well as beans. This barley chili recipe is super easy to prepare in the crockpot.
Simple Israeli salad with pearl couscous, cucumbers and parsley
Simple Israeli salad with pearl couscous, cucumbers and parsley - Vegetarian and vegan recipe
Couscous with black beans
This is a quick and easy recipe for vegetarian couscous with black beans and lots of veggies. Simply toss the couscous with the other ingredients and serve!
Couscous for breakfast
With 193 calories per serving, this is a healthy and low-calorie way to get some whole grains into your breakfast.
Simple quinoa in marinara sauce
Looking for a way to prepare quinoa? It doesn't get much simpler than this quinoa in marinara or spaghetti sauce recipe. Vegetarian, healthy, quick and simple. Gluten-free, vegetarian, with an easy vegan option.
Black bean and quinoa salad recipe
Black bean and quinoa salad recipe
Quinoa Nutrition Facts
Quinoa is healthy, but just how healthy is it? Get the straight nutritional facts and nutrient data about this healthy gluten-free and low-fat grain. Quinoa is a great food not just for vegetarians and vegans, but for anyone looking to lower their cholesterol or add fiber to their diet.
Israeli couscous risotto with spinach and Parmesan cheese
Israeli couscous risotto with spinach and Parmesan cheese
Quinoa-stuffed acorn squash
Quinoa-stuffed acorn squash. Whole grain quinoa tops off a roasted acorn squash in this easy whole grain vegetarian and vegan recipe.
Millet - What is millet?
If you like cooking with whole grains, try using millet! Although it may be most widely used a birdseed, millet is a whole grain that can be used like rice in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Freekeh - What is it?
Cooking with freekeh, nutritional information and more.
Barley and wild rice pilaf with orange sesame dressing
This two-grain vegetarian and vegan barley and wild rice pilaf salad has just a hint of Asian influences with a fresh vinaigrette dressing made of orange juice, lime, sesame oil and a dash of soy sauce.
Chickpea quinoa salad with cranberries and lime
Chickpea quinoa salad with cranberries and lime
Barley and Feta Stuffed Artichokes
Barley and Feta Stuffed Artichokes