Seeds are on the menu in Super Seeds ($14.95, 128 pp) by Kim Lutz. This cookbook features recipes using chia, hemp, quinoa, flax and amaranth, all commonly consumed for their high protein and essential fatty acid content. These recipes cover every meal category, from breakfast to entrees to deserts, and are ideal for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Some recipes are Quinoa Black Bean Salad, Pesto Veggie Burgers, Amaranth Cornbread and Chocolate Ice Pops. In addition to the recipes, this book contains information on nutrient content for each of the five featured seeds.

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Published by WholeFoods Magazine Online, 12/10/14