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Celebrate Whole Grains Month this September by using more as your main meal. Quinoa, brown rice, whole-grain pasta, barley, and bulgur – dig into these mouthwatering whole grain recipes.

Benefits of Whole Grains

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend making half of your daily grains whole. Whole grains are packed with fiber which have been shown to help reduce cholesterol and decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Studies have also found that whole grains can help you better maintain your weight.

Recipes to try:

• Mock Risotto
• Fried Rice with Scallions, Edamame and Tofu
• Pasta Puttanesca
• Veggie Burgers
• Spaghetti Frittata
• Pasta with Anchovies, Olives and Spinach
• Scallops with Citrus and Quinoa
• Split Pea Burgers
• Beef and Bulgur Stuffed Zucchini
• Sweet Potato Quinoa

Learn More About Whole Grains:

• Meet This Grain: Quinoa
• Meet This Grain: Brown Rice
• Meet This Grain: Amaranth
• Meet This Grain: Wheat Berries
• Meet This Grain: Oats
• Meet This Grain: Spelt
• Meet This Grain: Bulgur

Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian , consultant and owner of Toby Amidor Nutrition, Inc., who specializes in food safety and culinary nutrition. See Toby’s full bio »