Cavena

 
I got to taste a wonderful new grain Cavena, naked oats. It is a healthy hulless oat which is gluten free and high in protein. 
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As for the texture, it tastes like bulgur wheat and corn kernels because it has a chewy nutty flavour. It is a nice rice substitute, a little bit of this grain is very filling. It is a delicious addition to salads and soups. Cavena can also be added into breads and muffins as an oats substitute; toast, cool and grind before adding. Ground toasted Cavena mixed with breadcrumbs can be used for coating and frying i.e. fish.

Here is the nutritional analysis an interesting chart. It has more dietary and soluble fibre, protein and omega fats. To make this grain simply put 1 cup of Cavena into 2 to 2 1/2 cups of water with a pinch of salt (this is optional) and bring to a boil. Cook covered in low heat for 40 minutes till the water as absorbed. It doesn't get overcooked as the texture of this grain is soft and chewy.
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1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp onion
1/2 cup carrots
1/4 cup pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup cooked Cavena

Heat oil add cumin seeds, bay leaves and onion. Then add carrots, pepper, salt and sauté. Add the Cavena once the carrots are cooked to taste. Serve hot.
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This rice of the prairies is sold in Canada and it will be available in the US do check it out and enjoy including it in your diet.

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53 comments:

  1. KrithisKitchenMay 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Lovely discovery.. would see if I get this here..
    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
    Event: Serve It-Chilled

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  2. ShanaviMay 24, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Never heard abt this ..I would try for this

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  3. Deepthi KRMay 24, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    mmmmm...looks great....i vl try to get it!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. SravsMay 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    very healthy and wonderful !!

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  5. Hamaree RasoiMay 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I would love to have this protein filled and diet friendly grain. But i doubt if i can get it here

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  6. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    good info..nice post

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  7. SarahMay 24, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    so nice to discover new things! cavena almost looks like the grain of brown rice only that it is longer.

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  8. TiffanyMay 24, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I swear... I learn SO much from your blog! I've never heard of cavena! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Sounds tasty! I'll have to give it a try.

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  10. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    I'm hearing it for the first time, nice info shared

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  11. KurinjiMay 25, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Never heard about this. Very useful and thanks for sharing.
    Kurinjikathambam

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  12. Nandinis foodMay 25, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Wow! That's so healthy! I wish it was available here...

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  13. sonuMay 25, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    this is so new to me..never ever heard abt this kind of grain but looks quite healthy and power packed..

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  14. RadhikaMay 25, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Looks like Samba wheat but after going thru the post got to know this better. Thanks for sharing the recipe and your discovery with us.

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  15. DeekshaMay 25, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Healthy meal!

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  16. Binys RecipesMay 25, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    thx for the info dear...sounds worth a try

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  17. Priya SureshMay 25, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    SUch a healthy grain, doesnt know about this,thanks for sharing..

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  18. dakshaMay 25, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Never heard about this ..I'll try for this some time.

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  19. SutapaMay 25, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I never heard about this but sound healthy and if I get it I will give it a try!

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  20. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Wow, sounds so interesting, would love to try it!
    This is Carolyn, by the way, from All Day... (having issues logging into Blogger).

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  21. VardhiniMay 25, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Healthy grain .. thx for sharing about it.

    Vardhini
    VardhinisKitchen

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  22. Jeyashris KitchenMay 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    very new and interesting recipe. Healthy too

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  23. PremaMay 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Thanks for sharing,i too heard about this...

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  24. Priya SreeramMay 25, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    hey totally new grain to me, thanks for sharing the wonderful info on it, nice recipe with it !

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  25. OriyarasoiMay 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Hrd abt this for the first time.....thanks for the info!!!

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  26. SandraMay 25, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I will look for this, sound very healthy!

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  27. Prathima ShivrajMay 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Very innovative, I had a packet in my house, will definitely try this.

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  28. claudia lamascoloMay 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I love learning about new things your a wealth of new info for me this one is awesome!

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  29. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks yaar for this introduction, definitely a new grain, never saw it before.

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  30. JimMay 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Thank you for this! We are always looking for meat substitutes and other grains. Will see if I can get it around here.

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  31. Suja ManojMay 25, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    This is new to me ..healthy grain.thanks for sharing dear.

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  32. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Healthy and delicious grain :)

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  33. kankanaMay 25, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I never had this grain before .. would love to give a try as a salad . :)

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  34. IvyMay 26, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    This grain is new to me as well but it sure deserves a place in our pantry. Have to look for it.

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  35. cook from dohaMay 26, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    great........but i dont wheather i will get it here........

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  36. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    How interesting! It is always nice to learn something new.

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  37. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I've never heard of Cavena before but I imagine it's delicious in this recipe. Thanks for the introduction!

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  38. Cheri WitmerMay 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Looks delicious!

    Kitchen Comments

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  39. KalyaniMay 26, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    looks healthy & delicious .....

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  40. My Kitchen AnticsMay 26, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    now thts something completely new to me..the tiny sack is cute

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  41. ClaudiaMay 26, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Thanks for the "heads-up." I love grain salads and am going to look for it. After all, I'm just a few hours south of Canada... it should make it here.

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  42. Angie's RecipesMay 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Healthy wholefood! I would love to try some too.

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  43. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Buono e salutare questo riso..complimenti a presto!!;-)

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  44. ChocletteMay 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I haven't come across this for sale before, but we've grown it a couple of times. It's a good one for gardeners as it doesn't need much doing to it.

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  45. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Interesting..Sounds healthy! love to try this..

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  46. MadhuMay 27, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Never even thought of making this. Lovely recipe, will try to make this sometime.

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  47. MariaMay 27, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    It looks like oat groats, I wonder if it's the same thing? It's great in salads and made into porridge, this recipe sounds delicious!

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  48. aipiMay 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Very new n wonderful looking ~ thanks for the info!
    US Masala

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  49. LakshmiMay 28, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I had never sees hull less oats, looks so much like wheat. Healthy indeed..

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  50. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)May 28, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing this info, sound very healthy. Looks delicious!

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  51. Spoon and ChopsticksMay 29, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Thanks for sharing this info about Cavena. I wasn't too aware of this. It's something new to me.

    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com/

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  52. PlatefulMay 30, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I love you blog for all the new ingredients you introduce with recipes to make them. I'm intrigued by the naked oats -- but alas, we don't get it here!

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  53. tigerfishMay 31, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    That's new! Looks like brown rice.

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