Go With the Grains

- Stephen Lewis2/10
Barley 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 & Munk3/10
5-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 Swanson4/10
Little 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 Isager5/10
Crispy Apple-Oat Fritters
Think of these as healthier doughnuts. You know, because they're made made with apples and oats.
- Christopher Testani6/10
Red 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 Gissinger7/10
Grapes Leaves with Bulgar and Mint
Sub out the rice in this traditional Greek appetizer for quinoa and immediately dip in Tzatziki. Trust us.
- Peden & Munk8/10
Seedy 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 Allen9/10
Yam 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 Forbes10/10
Mixed-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

Julia Gartland

Matt Duckor