Quick and easy grains side dishes recipes

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Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese

I've been cooking this recipe for so long, and it is so simple, that I have often overlooked posting it. We…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2010
Advanced
6 votes
707 views
Spicy Chicken Chanay Ki Daal

Spicy Chicken Chanay Ki Daal

Chanay Ki Daal Chicken ... Bengal Gram lentils cooked in a spicy chicken curry!

Ambreen
Nov 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
174 views
Quinoa with Vegetables and Herbs

Quinoa with Vegetables and Herbs

This was easy and a delicious side for the yogurt chicken I made the other night. My sister raved about this…

Nancy Miyasaki
Aug 2011
Intermediate
4 votes
215 views
Toasted Couscous Pilaf

Toasted Couscous Pilaf

Israeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a…

Farrell Podgorsek
May 2009
Advanced
2 votes
1170 views
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
247 views
Bulgur salad with lemon and cranberries

Bulgur salad with lemon and cranberries

So simple, but so awesome you will lick the bowl clean. Easy as pie to make, good hot or cold. In short, it's…

Kimberly Lindstrom
Sep 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
4665 views
Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

Mitch
Apr 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
59 views
SAMBAR

SAMBAR

This is a very south Indian dish and generally made with Toor Dhal (a yellow pulse) but can also be made with Masoor Dhal (a pink pulse).

VIJAYA RODRIGO
Jun 2012
Advanced
1 vote
27 views
Bulgar Pilaf

Bulgar Pilaf

Bulgar, cracked wheat kernals, makes a delicious and hearty side for lamb, vegetable, and hearty grilled fish like salmon.

Yvette Bedrosian
Jan 2009
Intermediate
2 votes
1744 views
Farro with fresh herbs

Farro with fresh herbs

I had Farro for the first time recently at a party at a winery. I thought it was fantastic served under grilled lamb. It's a little crunchier than…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2009
Advanced
2 votes
484 views
Quinoa and Fresh Corn with Scallions

Quinoa and Fresh Corn with Scallions

This is a great side dish we served tonight with leftover chicken breast. I've been getting great vegetarian…

John Spottiswood
May 2010
Advanced
5 votes
558 views
Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole

Courtesy of Paula Dean (though I'd really be thankful if she was courteous enough to come on over and cook it for me...lol!)

Now We're Cooking!
Nov 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
773 views
Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really…

Dana Salvo
Mar 2011
Advanced
1 vote
54 views
Couscous Medley

Couscous Medley

Vegetarian side-dish or vegetarian potluck dish; good for picnics as well. For dinner, serve with shish kebab, or barbecued lamb or roast chicken

Vivien
Apr 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
49 views
Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint

Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint

This is a great quinoa dish to serve alongside fish or chicken. I have grown to love quinoa, and it is perfect for this dish. But this would also…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2011
Advanced
2 votes
75 views