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Solar Baked Wild Rice

by Gabrielle | Feb 4, 2015 | Alternative Grains, Vegetarian

Wild rice makes a great side dish to poultry and other roasts and is easy to prepare in the Sun Oven. Sun Oven Wild Rice (adapted for the Sun Oven from Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate Slow Cooker) Ingredients 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 3/4 cup wild rice,...

Curried Quinoa

by Gabrielle | Jan 26, 2015 | Alternative Grains, Quinoa, Vegetarian

1/4 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, chopped 1 cup very hot vegetable broth or water salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Preparation Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Have handy two sheets of aluminum foil, a dark dish towel, and a lid. Melt the coconut oil...

Basic Sun Baked Quinoa

by Gabrielle | Dec 31, 2014 | Alternative Grains, Quinoa, Vegetarian

When quinoa first started showing up on menus and in supermarkets a few years ago my expectations were high. I thought it could be a healthier choice than rice and couscous in many of my favorite dishes. But once I tasted it my hopes were shattered. I was disappointed...

Alternative Grains

by Paul Eident | Jul 7, 2014 | Alternative Grains, Preparedness

There are Alternative Grains to Wheat In an effort to have a more healthy diet, many people have incorporated whole grains into their meals. Whole grains consists of three parts:1. Bran, containing a small amount of protein, three major B vitamins, trace minerals and...