Thursday, March 28, 2013

Alternative to Rice: Trader Joe's Harvest Blend Grains

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Susan and I are still down in Coastal Georgia trying out new recipes. We're feasting on the wonderful local Southern comfort food in this area - lots of fried shrimp, oysters po' boys, cornbread muffins and collared greens.  However, after many meals of deep-fried this and that, we were craving something diferent. 


Susan saw this recipe for roasted cauliflower and tomatoes and just had to try it!


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 The secret to this dish was the grains. Instead of rice or couscous, we served this dish atop Trader Joe's Harvest Grains Blend, a blend of Israeli style couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo beans and red quinoa.  Its nutty flavor and unique texture was a perfect complement to the savory roasted cauliflower and tomatoes.

We served this all vegetarian dish for our children and grandchildren who were visiting.  Though its healthy and all-vegetarian (not typical of our traditional menu items) our babies and grandbabies couldn't get enough!

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