Quick and easy grains side dishes recipes

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Cranberry, Kale and Cornbread Dressing

Cranberry, Kale and Cornbread Dressing

This dressing is so good and pretty that you will want to make it again and again, even if it isn't…

Robyn Savoie
Nov 2013
Advanced
1 vote
6306 views
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
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6 votes
7333 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
14240 views
Bulgur Pilaf

Bulgur Pilaf

Faster and easier to cook than rice, bulgur is a grain to consider for making pilaf. High in fiber and low in fat makes this side dish a healthful…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2012
Professional
1 vote
5081 views
Millet Meatless Loaf

Millet Meatless Loaf

Here is a tasty, meatless, meatloaf subsitute for vegetarians. It is made with the grain millet and can be served with mashed potatoes, tomato…

Micheline
Feb 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3956 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
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2 votes
3170 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
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1 vote
2707 views
Giggling Gourmet's Fall / Winter Stuffing

Giggling Gourmet's Fall / Winter Stuffing

This is a good stuffing I finally had a chance to create this year. Nice on the earthy farm fresh country…

Giggling Gourmet
Jan 2014
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1 vote
2933 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
4473 views
Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

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

Micheline
Apr 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
5638 views
Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Leftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2016
Professional
1 vote
3785 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
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5 votes
3293 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 May Podgorsek
May 2009
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2 votes
4683 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
3361 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
2511 views