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24 Recipes That Make the Grains in Your Pantry Exciting

    24 Recipes That Make the Grains in Your Pantry Exciting

    Written by: https://goop.com/goop-authors/caitlin-omalley”>Caitlin O’Malley

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    Published on: September 22, 2022

    Grains are affordable, shelf-stable, and incredibly versatile. At first glance, they may not be the most thrilling item in your pantry, but what grains lack in pizzazz, they more than make up for in flavor, nutrients, and culinary range. These are the recipes that get us excited about cooking with grains.

    Oats

    • https://goop.com/recipes/homemade-granola-bars/” rel=”noopener”>Homemade Granola Bars

      https://goop.com/recipes/homemade-granola-bars/” rel=”noopener”>Homemade Granola Bars

      A tasty breakfast and after-school or midday snack.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/savory-oats-with-mushrooms-and-egg/” rel=”noopener”>Savory Oats with Mushrooms and Egg

      https://goop.com/recipes/savory-oats-with-mushrooms-and-egg/” rel=”noopener”>Savory Oats with Mushrooms and Egg

      Brimming with savory flavors: rich chicken stock, earthy mushrooms, and salty-umami seaweed.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/coconut-butter-oatmeal/” rel=”noopener”>Coconut Butter Oatmeal

      https://goop.com/recipes/coconut-butter-oatmeal/” rel=”noopener”>Coconut Butter Oatmeal

      We doubled down on the coconut flavor here, using coconut sugar as a sweetener and coconut butter to add richness.

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    Millet

    • https://goop.com/recipes/millet-falafel-with-avocado-tomato-relish/” rel=”noopener”>Millet “Falafel” with Avocado + Tomato Relish

      https://goop.com/recipes/millet-falafel-with-avocado-tomato-relish/” rel=”noopener”>Millet “Falafel” with Avocado + Tomato Relish

      Make the relish while the millet is cooking to allow all the flavors to meld together.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/sardine-avocado-veggie-millet-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Sardine, Avocado, and Crunchy Veggie Millet Bowl

      https://goop.com/recipes/sardine-avocado-veggie-millet-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Sardine, Avocado, and Crunchy Veggie Millet Bowl

      The millet makes a filling base for a lunch bowl and adds textural contrast to the crunchy bok choy. Sardines and avocados pack this dish with micronutrients and sensible fats. And it’s all topped with salty furikake.

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    Rice

    • https://goop.com/recipes/crispy-rice-sushi/” rel=”noopener”>Crispy-Rice Sushi

      https://goop.com/recipes/crispy-rice-sushi/” rel=”noopener”>Crispy-Rice Sushi

      All the freshness of sushi gets ramped up with a crispy-rice base.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/greek-wild-rice-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Greekish Wild Rice Bowl

      https://goop.com/recipes/greek-wild-rice-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Greekish Wild Rice Bowl

      Wild rice isn’t Greek, but it adds heft and gives the bowl a nutty counterpart to the briny olives and artichokes.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/eggplant-and-chickpea-rice/” rel=”noopener”>Eggplant and Chickpea Rice with Cilantro and Yogurt

      https://goop.com/recipes/eggplant-and-chickpea-rice/” rel=”noopener”>Eggplant and Chickpea Rice with Cilantro and Yogurt

      This dish comes together quickly and easily and scratches the itch of weeknight takeout. And it takes care of those leftover greens in your fridge.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/jambalaya/” rel=”noopener”>Jambalaya

      https://goop.com/recipes/jambalaya/” rel=”noopener”>Jambalaya

      Be sure to scrape all the good bits off the baking sheet and save the crunchy edges for someone you really like.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/chicken-larb-bowl-with-coconut-rice/” rel=”noopener”>Chicken Larb Bowl with Coconut Rice

      https://goop.com/recipes/chicken-larb-bowl-with-coconut-rice/” rel=”noopener”>Chicken Larb Bowl with Coconut Rice

      The sticky, sweet coconut rice is the perfect foil for the spicy, tangy, savory larb.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/green-paella/” rel=”noopener”>Green Paella

      https://goop.com/recipes/green-paella/” rel=”noopener”>Green Paella

      Resist the temptation to stir the rice once it starts cooking and you will be rewarded with the prized crispy bottom, called socarrat. It’s heaven.

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    Buckwheat

    • https://goop.com/recipes/californian-grain-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Californian Grain Bowl

      https://goop.com/recipes/californian-grain-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Californian Grain Bowl

      Grain bowls have become a staple throughout California—they’re a great way to showcase seasonal bounty, and this breakfast version is a cozy start to the day.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/buckwheat-stuffed-peppers-with-tahini-dressing/” rel=”noopener”>Buckwheat-Stuffed Peppers with Tahini Dressing

      https://goop.com/recipes/buckwheat-stuffed-peppers-with-tahini-dressing/” rel=”noopener”>Buckwheat-Stuffed Peppers with Tahini Dressing

      Charred peppers plus nutty buckwheat and creamy tahini dressing makes for a dream dinner.

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    Quinoa

    • https://goop.com/recipes/sweet-potato-quinoa-and-kale-salad/” rel=”noopener”>Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Kale Salad

      https://goop.com/recipes/sweet-potato-quinoa-and-kale-salad/” rel=”noopener”>Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Kale Salad

      Fresh mint and toasted sesame seeds add nice depth to two of our favorite ingredients, sweet potato and kale.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/quinoa-stuffed-kabocha/” rel=”noopener”>Quinoa-Stuffed Kabocha Squash

      https://goop.com/recipes/quinoa-stuffed-kabocha/” rel=”noopener”>Quinoa-Stuffed Kabocha Squash

      Creamy squash, hearty greens, and quinoa are good on their own, but the briny anchoïade takes them to another level.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/from-the-goop-kitchen-faux-bibimbap-with-crispy-quinoa/” rel=”noopener”>Faux Bibimbap with Crispy Quinoa

      https://goop.com/recipes/from-the-goop-kitchen-faux-bibimbap-with-crispy-quinoa/” rel=”noopener”>Faux Bibimbap with Crispy Quinoa

      We took inspiration from the traditional Korean dish bibimbap. It translates to “mixed rice”; we gathered our favorite bits and bobs we had in the test kitchen and mixed them into a bed of rice. The crispy quinoa is a fun textural surprise next to the creamy avocado and chewy brown rice.

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    Barley

    • https://goop.com/recipes/mushroom-miso-barley-stew/” rel=”noopener”>Mushroom Miso Barley Stew

      https://goop.com/recipes/mushroom-miso-barley-stew/” rel=”noopener”>Mushroom Miso Barley Stew

      Miso with mushrooms is great. Barley with mushrooms is great. We combined them in this super warming dish.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/tea-steeped-barley-porridge/” rel=”noopener”>Tea-Steeped Barley Porridge

      https://goop.com/recipes/tea-steeped-barley-porridge/” rel=”noopener”>Tea-Steeped Barley Porridge

      Porridge inspired by our favorite chai and London fog tea lattes.

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    Freekeh and Bulgur

    • https://goop.com/recipes/freekeh-with-deli-vegetables-kale-pesto-and-chili-parmesan-sunflower-seeds/” rel=”noopener”>Freekeh with Deli Vegetables, Kale Pesto, and Chili-Parmesan Sunflower Seeds

      https://goop.com/recipes/freekeh-with-deli-vegetables-kale-pesto-and-chili-parmesan-sunflower-seeds/” rel=”noopener”>Freekeh with Deli Vegetables, Kale Pesto, and Chili-Parmesan Sunflower Seeds

      A love letter to the olive bar. Packed with marinated vegetables, freekeh, kale pesto, and crunchy, salty, spicy sunflower seeds.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/spicy-bulgur-in-lettuce-cups-kisir/” rel=”noopener”>Spicy Bulgur in Lettuce Cups

      https://goop.com/recipes/spicy-bulgur-in-lettuce-cups-kisir/” rel=”noopener”>Spicy Bulgur in Lettuce Cups

      If you relish food that you can eat with your hands, you’ll take pleasure in assembling and eating these salad wraps.

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    Farro

    • https://goop.com/recipes/jessicas-eggplant-and-cauliflower-meatballs/” rel=”noopener”>Jessica’s Eggplant and Cauliflower “Meatballs”

      https://goop.com/recipes/jessicas-eggplant-and-cauliflower-meatballs/” rel=”noopener”>Jessica’s Eggplant and Cauliflower “Meatballs”

      Farro, roasted veggies, and lots of Parm. You can make the mixture ahead of time and bake just before serving.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/farro-roasted-carrot-and-pomegranate-salad/” rel=”noopener”>Farro, Roasted Carrot, and Pomegranate Salad

      https://goop.com/recipes/farro-roasted-carrot-and-pomegranate-salad/” rel=”noopener”>Farro, Roasted Carrot, and Pomegranate Salad

      A seasonal salad full of caramelized veggies and autumnal flavors.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/farro-and-tuna-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Farro and Tuna Bowl

      https://goop.com/recipes/farro-and-tuna-bowl/” rel=”noopener”>Farro and Tuna Bowl

      Look out for Sungolds during peak tomato season, but regular cherry tomatoes will work here as well.

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    • https://goop.com/recipes/farro-salad-with-preserved-lemon-and-herbs/” rel=”noopener”>Farro Salad with Preserved Lemon and Herbs

      https://goop.com/recipes/farro-salad-with-preserved-lemon-and-herbs/” rel=”noopener”>Farro Salad with Preserved Lemon and Herbs

      This salad tastes better at room temperature, so it’s an ideal candidate for picnics and potlucks.

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