Beans and Grains
Beans and grains are actually both plant seeds cultivated by humans for delicious soups and
cereals. Grains are the staple food of the the earth, providing more energy worldwide than any other type of crop. Beans are not quiet as prominent but they provide a healthy dose of protein as well as fiber, iron, and carbohydrates.
Grains
Grains have been the staple foods of many civilizations for thousands of years. Wheat, barley, oats and rye in Europe, corn in America, quinoa in South America,
rice in the East, and millet in Africa.
* There are several different varieties of
basmati rice
** The easiest way to prepare
Fuzzy Logic rice cookers that automatically stop when the rice is perfectly cooked.
* Wheat is most often used to make flour for breads, biscuits, cereals, pasta and
noodles.
* Barley is mainly used as a base malt for beers and is used in soups, stews, and
barley bread.
* Oats are most commonly used as livestock feed but they can also be used in
oatmeal and rolled oats.
Beans
Beans, beans the wonderful fruit. There are so many diverse varieties and flavors in the bean kingdom, here are just a few of the most popular:
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Black Beans: Nothing compares to a black bean burrito.
* Black Eyed Peas: More closely related to beans, these"
peas" go well with dark greens like spinach.
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Kidney Beans: One of the most popular beans in the United States as a variety of red chili bean.
* Lentils: Best known for making hearty soups.
* Lima Beans: Sometimes called butter beans for their soft cooked texture.
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soy sauce.
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