Looking for a healthier version of a comfort dish? The Ancient Grain Millet is perfect to use in place of any simple carbohydrate (white rice, bread or pasta). Millet will take on the flavors that you add. Try out this B.Komplete Savory Millet Stuffing recipe:
Combine millet and vegetable broth in a cooking pot, and cook on medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and allow for the liquid to be absorbed. The millet will be ready when it is soft. Additional water may need to be added if the millet is still crunchy.
Heat a large sauté pan and add butter/oil, onions, celery, and vegan sausage crumbles. Stir mixture to coat with the butter. Allow vegetables to lightly brown. Add the bay leaves and thyme. Mix in the cooked millet. Enjoy as an entrée or a side dish.
We are back for our second edition of our ‘explore the store’ series in our quest to teach consumers the most nutritious and delicious ways to enjoy food products!
Our focus in February is on Herbs & Spices for Heart Health. Did you know…
Garlic helps keep your heart healthy by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Fresh is the best, however if you don’t have fresh use dried garlic to season your meals. Garlic pairs well with numerous cuisines.
Oregano is an antioxidant super-power providing more than apples, potato, oranges, and even blueberries! Season your fish, poultry, whole grains, vegetables, and salad dressings with this herb.
Turmeric can help to reduce inflammation. Use this savory spice with poultry, meat, eggs, vegetables and event tea.
Chipotle spice is your go-to when you want a smoky and spicy flavor. Providing health benefit and awesome flavor, use chipotle with fish, poultry, meat, eggs, potato, whole grains and in dips and rubs.
To flavor simple white fish combine lemon with thyme, parley, ground pepper and a dash of sea salt OR combine garlic, onion and chipotle powders.
We will be back next month exploring the Snack Aisle.
Come with us as we ‘explore the store’ in our quest to teach consumers the most nutritious and delicious ways to enjoy food products!
Our focus in January is on Oil. Did you know…
Safflower and Canola Oils have the lowest saturated fat content compared to other oils
Coconut Oil has the highest saturated fat content compared to other oils
Olive oil is far higher in monounsaturated fatty acids than any other fat or oil
Unsaturated fatty acids are thought to be better for your health than saturated fatty acids, with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated the ones to look for
You can make delicious salad dressing with avocado, walnut, grape-seed, sesame, flax and olive oils
You can cook with canola, sunflower, safflower, and coconut oils
We will be back next month exploring the Herb & Spice aisle.