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Thanks in part to the rise of the paleo diet, grain-free eating has become an increasingly popular food tribe in recent years. Here are 12 recipes that prove you don't need grains to prepare a nutritious, satisfying meal.

Did you know? Despite resembling grains (which has earned them the nickname "pseudograins"), quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth are not technically members of the same biological group, which makes them acceptable on a paleo diet. They contain no gluten, and boast significantly greater amounts of protein than cereal grains. Other popular grain replacements include hemp seeds, flax and chia.