Recipes using grains and seeds

Be it wheat, barley, spelt or quinoa - we've got you covered. Here are 16 of our most wholesome grain and seed-based dishes.

Be it wheat, barley, spelt or quinoa – we’ve got you covered. Here are 16 of our most wholesome grain and seed-based dishes.

Cracked wheat and walnut pilaf with duck and pomegranates

Barley with beetroot greens

Mushroom and barley broth with smoked bacon

Beetroot and carrot mezzalune with leek, hazelnut and poppy seeds

Spatchcock with cracked wheat pilaf

Braised lamb with roast carrot and mixed grains

Zuppa di ceci e grano pestato (chickpea soup and crushed grains)

Mussels with buttered polenta

Tabbouleh of spring beans, seeds and nuts

Dirty rice

Cracked wheat and freekah salad with barberry dressing

Twice-cooked chicken with grain salad and pancetta

Toasted grains with labne and herbs

Five-grain porridge with rhubarb and apple

Chicken with spelt and spinach

Ancient grain salad, goat’s curd, pomegranate, crisp fried shallots

Ancient grain salad, goat’s curd, pomegranate, crisp fried shallots

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