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Grain Dishes

Grain Dishes

Looking for a hearty side dish? These grain based dishes will be a hit. Try recipes like eggplant polenta casserole, artichoke heart and quinoa salad, or barley with mushroom and green onions.



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recipe for red quinoa salad

Red Quinoa Salad

Made with vegetable, mushroom broth or water, red quinoa, garlic, carrot, olive oil, red onion, lemon, salt and pepper, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polenta with eggplant ragout

Polenta With Eggplant Ragout

Made with plum tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, lemon juice, tomato paste, fresh basil, parsley, black olives, capers, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for artichoke heart and quinoa salad

Artichoke Heart And Quinoa Salad

Made with shallots, cherry or grape tomatoes, pecans, quinoa, water, Belgian endive, artichoke hearts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for barley pilaf with peas

Barley Pilaf with Peas

Made with frozen peas, onion, soy sauce, garlic, vegetable oil, chicken broth, water, barley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barley vegetable casserole

Barley Vegetable Casserole

Made with garlic powder, vegetable stock, barley, onion, cauliflower florets, mushrooms, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for quinoa with butternut squash and red bell pepper

Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper

Made with green onions, kosher salt, quinoa, olive oil, butternut squash, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for savory polenta or tex-mex tamale casserole

Savory Polenta or Tex-Mex Tamale Casserole

Made with chili, red onions, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, black pepper, salt, yellow corn meal, butter, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quinoa salad with spinach, raisins & walnuts

Quinoa Salad With Spinach, Raisins & Walnuts

Made with garlic, quinoa, dried currants, raisins, water, spinach, lemon, walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for polenta and black bean casserole

Polenta And Black Bean Casserole

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, golden hominy, fresh cilantro, green chilies, salsa verde, garlic, cumin, polenta, whipping cream, black beans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon polenta

Bacon Polenta

Made with polenta, bacon, onion, garlic, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach and barley bake

Spinach And Barley Bake

Made with dried thyme, flour, pearled barley, water, frozen chopped spinach, mushrooms, garlic, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg substitute

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spanish bulgur

Spanish Bulgur

Made with onion, garlic, bulgur, chicken or beef broth, tomatoes, paprika, tarragon, salt, black pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black beans and barley

Black Beans and Barley

Made with fresh cilantro, black beans, canola oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chicken broth or vegetable broth, barley, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick barley pilaf

Quick Barley Pilaf

Made with veggies, barley, olive oil, garlic, scallions, chicken broth, basil, fresh thyme, lemon, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli and garlic with polenta

Broccoli And Garlic With Polenta

Made with vegetable stock, salt, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barley and corn casserole

Barley And Corn Casserole

Made with fresh parsley, garlic, onion, carrots, oil, chicken broth, pearl barley, salt, black pepper, frozen corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked bulgur with pecans

Baked Bulgur with Pecans

Made with pecans, water, bulgur wheat, dried basil, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for polenta with scallops and mushrooms

Polenta with Scallops and Mushrooms

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, garlic, olive oil, sea scallops, salt, chicken broth, dried morel mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled jalapeno polenta with roasted salsa verde

Grilled Jalapeno Polenta With Roasted Salsa Verde

Made with water, Cheddar or Asiago cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic, olive oil, salt, fresh tomatillos, onion

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for healthy polenta

Healthy Polenta

Made with tomatoes, whole-kernel corn, olive or salad oil, fresh mushrooms, onion, spinach, mozzarella cheese, salt, cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamy polenta with mascarpone and truffle oil

Creamy Polenta With Mascarpone And Truffle Oil

Made with chicken stock, heavy cream, white cornmeal, butter, lemons, mascarpone, tarragon, thyme, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for quinoa and feta salad

Quinoa And Feta Salad

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, quinoa, cashews, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, celery, seedless grapes, feta cheese, lime

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bulgur risotto with peas and asparagus

Bulgur Risotto With Peas And Asparagus

Made with fresh tarragon, butter, onion, garlic, bulgur, chicken stock, asparagus, frozen peas, parmesan cheese, whipping cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for basic polenta

Basic Polenta

Made with cornmeal, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barley mushroom casserole

Barley Mushroom Casserole

Made with black pepper, dried thyme, butter, shallots, green onions, mushrooms, pearl barley, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked cornmeal

Baked Cornmeal

Made with baking powder, whipping cream, vegetable oil, onion, cornmeal, milk, salt, sugar, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for quinoa stuffing with oyster mushrooms and chestnuts

Quinoa Stuffing with Oyster Mushrooms and Chestnuts

Made with salt and pepper, thyme, fresh sage, quinoa, chicken or turkey stock, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage, oyster mushrooms, chestnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker barley with mushrooms and green onions

Slow Cooker Barley With Mushrooms And Green Onions

Made with butter or margarine, barley, chicken broth, green onions, mushrooms, seasoned salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for quinoa and black bean salad

Quinoa And Black Bean Salad

Made with garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, corn, red wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, lime juice, fresh coriander, salt, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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