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The word grits refers to any coarsely ground corn. Grits are available in various grinds; coarse, medium and fine. They are cooked, usually boiled or baked, in water or milk. Grits are commonly eaten as cereal or as a side dish. Ingredients: Enriched corn grits (corn grits, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid). Bring water to a boil. Slowly add the grits, stirring often, and be sure to scrape the bottom well. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked fully.
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Add almost anything to grits from country ham, shrimp, fried fish, eggs, cheese, gravy to fruit, butter and syrup, or simply eat plain.
Farro has seen a surge in popularity thanks to its excellent taste and adaptability. Now in couscous form, the nutty flavor and delightful chewy texture enhances a range of dishes from meat ragu to seafood stew, or even eaten simply drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Because it is easily digested and low in gluten, farro can often be eaten by people who are normally gluten-intolerant.
Black Lentils are a very popular legume in South Asia, they are used to make a beautiful black lentil soup. Black Beluga Lentils are 1/2 cm. wide with a mild, earthly flavor and soft texture. This tiny lens shaped pulse has traditionally been used as a meat substitute (A pulse is the dried seed of any legume, such as beans and peas). Lentils are the seed of a small shrub and are dried after harvesting.
Suggested Use:
The quick cooking and nutritious nature of lentils make them an obvious choice for winter soups. They’re delicious in chilled vegetable salads, or mix with bread crumbs, minced onion and garlic to stuff roasted red peppers or eggplant.
Basic Prep:
Lentils do not require soaking. Simmer 1 cup lentils with 4 cups water 12 minutes for salads, 20 to 30 minutes for main dishes, drain. Skim the water while cooking. One cup dry yields 2 cups cooked.
Polenta is a popular food dish that has long been common in Italian and other European cuisine, but has recently gained attention in the United States as well. It is made from ground cornmeal, which is then boiled in water to create a porridge-like substance.
First cultivated in the ancient fields of Babylon, the rustic grain farro is now a central cereal grain for chefs. Del Destino Italian Semi-Pearled Farro is certified USDA organic and has a forgiving, fibrous texture that boasts a complex, nutty taste offering hints of oat and barley. Farro is the ideal alternative to rice in applications like risotto and soups.
Wheat Bran is an excellent source of natural food fiber. Our unprocessed bran is an excellent source of natural food fiber, and provides a healthy full-bodied texture when added to baked goods or sprinkled over soups, cereals or salads.