Go With the Grains

Stephen Lewis2/10Barley Soup with Greens, Fennel, Lemon, and Dill
Barley’s a great way to bulk up vegetable-based soups, making this mix of kale, chard, spinach, and dill into a one-dish dinner.
Peden & Munk3/105-Grain Porridge with Bee Pollen, Apples, and Coconut
If you don't have each and every grain listed, don't stress. Use what you've got—just bump up the quantity.
Heidi Swanson4/10Little Quinoa Patties
Think of these as a distant cousin of arancini, Italy’s deep-fried risotto balls. Cooked quinoa gets mixed with whatever vegetables you have on hand—finely chopped broccoli, asparagus, or cauliflower, say—and pan-fried in a touch of oil.
Ditte Isager5/10Crispy Apple-Oat Fritters
Think of these as healthier doughnuts. You know, because they're made made with apples and oats.
Christopher Testani6/10Red Quinoa with Pistachios
Red quinoa makes a great sidekick to simply cooked fish when it’s been amped up with freshly torn herbs and crunchy pistachios.
Hans Gissinger7/10Grapes Leaves with Bulgar and Mint
Sub out the rice in this traditional Greek appetizer for quinoa and immediately dip in Tzatziki. Trust us.
Peden & Munk8/10Seedy Cherry-Quinoa Bars
Another grain snack bar? Yes, because you can never have too much of a good thing when it’s this healthy and delicious.
Rinne Allen9/10Yam Kai (Thai Eggs) with Leftover Grains
This dish is perfect with leftover grains (rice, quinoa, barley) that you’ve already cooked and have frozen in the freezer.
Photo by Dan Forbes10/10Mixed-Berry Oatmeal Crisps
You can dress up oats all you want, but they still look best the old-fashioned way: Baked with fruit and topped with ice cream.

David Tamarkin

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