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Farrotto is a version of risotto. It’s just made with the whole grain farro instead of white rice!

This Asian-style chicken gets a bright lift from wintry citrus in two ways: first, in a coating of togarashi seasoning (which includes dried orange peel) and then from the fresh orange juice we’re using to glaze the chicken in the pan while it cooks.

This simple, low carb entree is packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables. Best of all, it can be ready in under 30 minutes!

Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Serve up this dish with roasted green beans and your favorite whole grain such as quinoa, farro or wild rice.

A light and easy dish, this grilled shrimp offers a lot of flavors. It can be eaten on its own or with a side of a nonstarchy dish like cauliflower rice.

Risotto is traditionally made with starchy rice, but this version made with barley is higher fiber, and has a delightfully chewy texture. Adding the liquid to the grains 1/2 cup at a time gives them a rich, creamy texture by the time they are done cooking. Serve this as whole-grain side to a protein entree, like this Mediterranean Chicken and Artichokes, or add cooked chicken or shrimp and a handful of green to make this a complete meal.

In this Latin twist on stuffed bell peppers, black beans replace the traditional rice and salsa stands in for the standard tomato sauce.

Bahn Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich served on a French Baguette. It’s typically filled with pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and peppers. In this low carb, vegetarian version, we use tofu instead of pork, ditch the baguette, and toss everything together in a bowl. The result is a colorful, low carb meal packed with a variety of flavors and textures.