PERFECT GRAINS EVERY TIME - EASY PREP TIPS

Welcome to another sesh in Lulu's Kitchen!!

Today I am preparing a mix of four different grains: basmati rice, wild rice, quinoa and farro.
Typically grains are cooked on the stovetop but I have discovered a way to cook them in the oven! Yes, baked grains!!
The results are light and fluffy, never sticky, perfectly cooked grains.
Easy breezy, delish and nutrish!!!

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LULU'S WAY SUGGESTED FOOD PLAN FOR WOMEN:
(FOR REDUCING)

BREAKFAST
1 Protein
1 Grain
1 Fruit

LUNCH
1 Protein
1 Vegetable
1 Fat

DINNER
1 Protein
1 Vegetable
1 Grain
1 Fat

PROTEIN
4 oz. meat/poultry/fish
2 eggs
2 oz. hard cheese
4 oz. cottage cheese (plain)
8 oz. yogurt (plain, no added sugar)
2 oz. nuts/seeds/nut butters (no sugar)
6 oz. beans (legumes)
4 oz. hummus
2 veggie burgers
4 oz. plain tofu
4 oz. tempeh

GRAIN
4 oz. cooked rice, potato, quinoa (or any cooked whole grain)
4 oz. corn or peas or winter squashes
2 oz. oatmeal or oat bran (weighed dry, before preparing with water)
3 rice cakes

FRUIT
1 piece of fruit (apple, orange, banana, peach, etc.)
6 oz. loose or diced fruit (berries, grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, fruit salad, etc.)
2 oz. dried fruit (raisins, dates, apricots, etc.)

VEGETABLES
16 oz. cooked or raw or a combination of both
including summers squashes
including avocado and olives, used sparingly

FAT
1 Tablespoon oil (olive oil, canola oil, safflower oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, etc.) (any oil)
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine (no sugar in ingredients)

CONDIMENTS (with meals)
free to use mustard, vinegar, spices, lemon/lime, cinnamon, pam spray, herbs, soy sauce, fat free broth or stock (unless you find yourself abusing any of these foods)

AVOID
flour
alcohol
sugar, artificial sweeteners, all sweeteners

see this article for all ingredients that are sugar:
Secret Sugars: The 56 Different Names for Sugar

#LulusWay #PerfectGrains #EasyPrep #CookingTips #HealthyEating

[lisagaikowski]

Lulu you just simplify everything and it makes so much sense! We need a billion more of you in this world to get it in shape! 💖😊lol

[katherinefein]

You are so comfortable in your skin! Just found you from Camping. Thank you so

[rosemaryderusso]

Never thought of baking my rice . Thank you Lulu.

[chickenmomma]

Just keep dancin'! Thank you for sharing.

[KindnessMatters_]

Oh, wow, Lulu! This is a game changer! Brilliant! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💃✨

[mariahjane]

You are the definition of working smarter, not harder. I'm going to give this a try tomorrow. Thank you

[taraschmidheini]

Love this! Came out looking so beautiful, like a personalized pilaf ‼️

[VanityBitty]

Wow that’s amazing. I love rice. I will have to do that! I have been mixing cauliflower rice with my basmati which not coincidentally I saw on your channel some time back too. I really appreciate your positivity and always smile when you start dancing, it’s like a stress relief. We need more smiles in this world.

[pnwusa]

aaaamazing!!!! thanks lulu for sharing how you make your grains in the oven from the beginning to the end. eggs with rice was one of our friday night dinners during lent back in the day growing up. and our morning meal before we backpacked. it's hearty and delish!!! it is also great with shrimp, mushrooms, any kind of onion actually whatever protein and veggies that you like... continued blessings.🕊

[lalascrafts-phyllis]

Wow that was easy…looks delicious..ty for sharing hugss from Maryland… btw I love the dress

[adriannamerydiazcockshott]

lulu wish we had a Lulu here in australia i am about to hit the road at 77 1/2 yrs and have learnt so much watching your utube also your receipes right up my ally thankyou so much
adrianna

[dianapease]

Thank you, Lulu for sharing so much with us. I'm learning a better way to cook and eat with my limited mobility in the golden years. Pre-cooking allows a much easier evening meal with more of an "assemblage" rather than the standing and cooking after a full day. Love the way you mix the grains!! ❤

[belindaknowles]

Thanks Lulu! I’ll have to try this method. I love your haircut❤

[Lisa-udqz]

I saw one of the grains you use today and when I shop next think I'll buy it❤❤❤❤

[rubycrisp]

Oh my goodness I baked your grains recipe…delish!!! Thank you!!

[Marilyn]

Thanks Lulu! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this before. 🤪. I baked 1/2 C short grain brown rice and 1/2 C Super Grains (Quinoa, Millet & Buckwheat), it turned out perfect. I did increase the water to 1 3/4 C and the baking time to 40 minutes only because brown rice takes longer. It is crazy how it all comes together even though they all have different cooking times. I love this idea and it definitely is my new cooking method. 🤗

[EmiliaGarcia-shmy]

Good morning Lulu 🙋‍♀️ Enjoyed the video, never thought of baking the rice 🍚 makes it easier 😊❤ Looks delicious 😋 Yum 😋 Love quinoa ❤😊 Have a great day ❤️❤️😊

[QAsession]

Truly practical, easy, and cost effective way of cooking grains. No waste since rice soesnt stick.
Once you showed us a few months back, that is how I prepare ours.
I love consuming each grain and not having to let the pot sit soaking to get the stuck on rice off.

Letting it sit in the residual heat is KEY... grains love that, especially the quinoa.

Thanks!!!

[algg]

Lulu…OMG I was going to request this recipe tonight and then there you were with this video!!! Thank you so much!!
Lastly, that dress looks phenomenal on you

[mecsonka]

I just recently found your channel and have really enjoyed your content. Thank you so much for doing these videos for us. I have already learned so much.