Cooked Whole Barley

Cooked Whole Barley Recipe from Good Food, Great Medicine Makes about 3 cups 6 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole barley (not pearled) 1. Bring water to boil in 4-quart saucepan.  Add salt and barley.  Turn heat down to allow a slow boil and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, at least. 2….

Barley Salad with Red Peppers and Corn

Barley Salad with Red Peppers and Corn Recipe from Good Food Great Medicine Serves about 4-6 This is one of those popular but unusual salads that go anywhere and wait patiently and taste best at room temperature. 3 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice or apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon freshly crushed garlic 1/2…

Brown Rice Power Patties

Brown Rice Power Patties Recipe from Good Food, Great Medicine (Makes 12 patties) 2 cups cooked brown rice (see recipe here) 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2  cups) 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrot (about 1 large) 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds and/or 1/2 cup sesame seeds, raw or toasted 3 eggs 1…

Basic Baked Brown Rice

Basic Baked Brown Rice Recipe from Good Food, Great Medicine (Makes about 5-6 cups cooked brown rice) 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups brown basmati rice Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 1. Bring the water to a brisk boil in a heavy 2½-quart pot. Stir in salt and rice and bring back to…

Green Eggs and Rice

Green Eggs and Rice Recipe from Good Food, Great Medicine This is an easy one-dish whole food meal rich in protein, fiber, healthy fat, and vegetables. It also allows lots of flexibility. You can use fresh spinach instead of frozen (just steam it a bit first), or replace the spinach with other fresh or frozen greens, or…