Grain Side Dish Recipes

My mother’s recipe for the “company potatoes” was very popular. We frequently celebrate this in mom’s memory now that she is no longer with us. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped … Read more

  4.3 – 171 reviews  • Quinoa is a healthy grain with a high protein content. It serves as a delicious side dish and can be used in place of couscous. This dish, which can be served as a side dish or as a light supper, is crispy, lemony, and healthful. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: … Read more

  4.5 – 51 reviews  • These small quinoa seeds are actually like taste sponges. I was astonished by how luxurious and filling this seemed considering it only required a spoonful of vegetable oil and a few pieces of extremely lean smoked ham. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: … Read more

  4.3 – 14 reviews  • While working part-time at a Mexican restaurant years ago, I discovered how to cook Spanish rice. Here, rice is being replaced by the ‘ancient’ grain farro, which I find to be even simpler to prepare precisely than rice. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 10 … Read more

  4.4 – 252 reviews  • Simple and delicious recipe for potlucks. The pine nuts are the key ingredient! The mushrooms are not required. Add fresh parsley as a garnish. Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 medium … Read more

  4.1 – 68 reviews  • This simple recipe for cowboy stew is filled with kielbasa sausage, cumin, chiles, and chili powder for a touch of Southwest flavor. On the stovetop, it’s quick and simple to prepare, but a crockpot simmering it all day brings out the greatest flavor. Combine with cornbread and a straightforward green salad. … Read more

  3.8 – 6 reviews  • Baby wheat is fire-roasted in freekeh. Stores overseas or in the Middle East carry it. It can take the place of rice. It has a flavor all its own. You can add any vegetables or spices to this dish. The consistency of this freekeh dish will resemble a thick tomato sauce. … Read more

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Patching together numerous other lentil ham bone soup recipes, I originally referred to this as my “experimental lentil” soup. For the past ten years, I have made it each fall. There is only one recipe posted here, but I don’t recall the last time I made such a small quantity. For … Read more

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • This dish is nutritious. Eat it as a stand-alone meal, in a sandwich, or on lettuce. Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup farro 2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons heavy … Read more