It’s official: we're deep into post-holiday season detox. Eating more whole grains, happily, falls into this lifestyle.
Here are six great winter grain recipes to discover now – and carry with you into the new year.
Photo by James Ransom
Recipe: Celery and Za’atar Tabouli opens in a new tab
Run-of-the-mill tabouli has a way of getting water-logged too easily. By replacing the traditional tomato and cucumber with sturdy nuts and crunchy celery, this version has effectively solved that problem.
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Recipe: Quinoa and Kale Crustless Quiche opens in a new tab
Kale and quinoa are a match made in heaven, and it turns out they're even better when you throw some eggs and cheese into the mix. If raw garlic isn't your thing, toss it in with the onions right before they're finished caramelizing -- we enjoyed the mild bite.
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Recipe: Jeweled Millet opens in a new tab
Spicy, crunchy chickpeas, nutty almonds and sweet, caramelized onions transform basic millet. If you’re not 100% vegan, eat this with a large spoonful of plain yogurt.
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Recipe: Freekeh Salad with Fennel and Mint opens in a new tab
No need to get freaky with freekeh: just keep it simple. With a few herbs, fennel, and acid, you can transform the grain into something to make over and over. Pack this up for a brown bag lunch and make your colleagues jealous.
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Recipe: Farro Salad with Roasted Mushrooms and Parmesan opens in a new tab
The synthesis of flavors between the roasted mushrooms and nutty faro here is spot on. The entire dish is perfumed with Parmesan, which, instead of being grated, had been crumbled into tiny pebbles.
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Recipe: Quinoa Cookies with Coconut & Chocolate Chunks opens in a new tab
If you are going to have dessert, this is the one to indulge in. Of course we love these cookies because the quinoa makes us feel like we can eat more than one, but even better is the chewy texture and earthy flavor it brings to them. Different from your average chocolate chip, and that's exactly why we love them.
Tell us: What are your favorite ancient grain recipes to make in winter? Share your comments below.
