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Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe and Video - Quinoa and black beans are tossed in a refreshing lime-cilantro vinaigrette for a quick and protein-packed lunch or side dish.

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Zesty Quinoa Salad

Quinoa and black beans are tossed in a refreshing lime-cilantro vinaigrette for a quick and protein-packed lunch or side dish.

By scrumdiddly

Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan Recipe - The nutty flavor of farro grain balances with the salty Parmesan and tart cranberries in this tasty salad. Plan ahead, as the farro needs to soak overnight. If you can't find farro, substitute spelt or wheat berries.

Farro Salad with Asparagus and Parmesan

The nutty flavor of farro grain balances with the salty Parmesan and tart cranberries in this tasty salad. Plan ahead, as the farro needs to soak overnight. If you can't find farro, substitute spelt or wheat berries.

By Duncan

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Mexican Rice Recipe - Saffron gives this special rice a wonderful flavor and color, along with cumin and chili powder. This is a local favorite in San Antonio.

Mexican Rice

Saffron gives this special rice a wonderful flavor and color, along with cumin and chili powder. This is a local favorite in San Antonio.

By ginger

Simple Savory Quinoa Recipe - This savory, vegetarian side dish combines quinoa with celery, carrots, and turmeric.

Simple Savory Quinoa

This savory, vegetarian side dish combines quinoa with celery, carrots, and turmeric.

By jwyant89

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Lentil and Buckwheat Salad Recipe - Cooked lentils and buckwheat with carrots, onions, and celery are seasoned with a variety of spices and fresh herbs including cumin, crushed red pepper, marjoram, and thyme. Serve it as the main course, as a side dish, or on greens as a salad.

Lentil and Buckwheat Salad

Cooked lentils and buckwheat with carrots, onions, and celery are seasoned with a variety of spices and fresh herbs including cumin, crushed red pepper, marjoram, and thyme. Serve it as the main course, as a side dish, or on greens as a salad.

By thamesarino

Barley Risotto Primavera Recipe - Swap barley for Arborio rice for a new whole-grain twist on traditional risotto. Carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and thyme add a nice hint of color and flavor to the dish.

Barley Risotto Primavera

Swap barley for Arborio rice for a new whole-grain twist on traditional risotto. Carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and thyme add a nice hint of color and flavor to the dish.

By Jen

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Soft Polenta with Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe - Stone-ground cornmeal and quinoa star in this creamy polenta recipe. It's served with a homemade portobello mushroom tomato sauce and topped with cheese. The polenta can be served soft from the pot, or chilled and then pan-fried.

Soft Polenta with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Stone-ground cornmeal and quinoa star in this creamy polenta recipe. It's served with a homemade portobello mushroom tomato sauce and topped with cheese. The polenta can be served soft from the pot, or chilled and then pan-fried.

By jen

Pecan Rice Recipe - Pecans sauteed with onion, parsley, basil and ginger make plain brown rice come to life with rich, nutty flavor.

Pecan Rice

Pecans sauteed with onion, parsley, basil and ginger make plain brown rice come to life with rich, nutty flavor.

By Deborah Westbrook

Vegan Curried Millet Recipe - Millet is simmered with onions and garlic and seasoned with cumin and curry powder for a satisfying, vegan side dish.

Vegan Curried Millet

Millet is simmered with onions and garlic and seasoned with cumin and curry powder for a satisfying, vegan side dish.

By rtyoumans

Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe and Video - Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite.

Quinoa and Black Beans

Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite.

By 3LIONCUBS

Spanish Rice II Recipe and Video - Rice is sauteed with onion and green bell pepper, and then simmered with water, chopped tomatoes and spices.

Spanish Rice II

Rice is sauteed with onion and green bell pepper, and then simmered with water, chopped tomatoes and spices.

By JOHN MAC

Zucchini Herb Casserole Recipe - Celebrate summer with this quick casserole made with zucchini, herbs, cheese, and rice.

Zucchini Herb Casserole

Celebrate summer with this quick casserole made with zucchini, herbs, cheese, and rice.

By Debi Blair McGinness

Carrot Rice Recipe and Video - Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro.

Carrot Rice

Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro.

By Sowmya

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Quinoa Side Dish Recipe and Video - Quinoa is tossed with onion, garlic, and herbs. This may be served hot or at room temperature. It can also be cooked in chicken broth for added richness.

Quinoa Side Dish

Quinoa is tossed with onion, garlic, and herbs. This may be served hot or at room temperature. It can also be cooked in chicken broth for added richness.

By sal

Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf Recipe - Toasted cashews and tender asparagus are mixed with seasoned jasmine rice and cooked pasta.

Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf

Toasted cashews and tender asparagus are mixed with seasoned jasmine rice and cooked pasta.

By SABRINATEE

Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes Recipe - This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can't be beat!

Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can't be beat!

By sarahhouston

Barley Bake Recipe - This imaginative barley and pine nut side dish will bring tasty excitement to your table!

Barley Bake

This imaginative barley and pine nut side dish will bring tasty excitement to your table!

By KATINHAT

Black Beans, Corn, and Yellow Rice Recipe - Make a meal out of a package of yellow rice by adding black beans, corn, and lime juice.

Black Beans, Corn, and Yellow Rice

Make a meal out of a package of yellow rice by adding black beans, corn, and lime juice.

By tahoegirl

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Lemony Quinoa Recipe - Quinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.

Lemony Quinoa

Quinoa is a high-protein, good-for-you grain. It can be substituted for couscous and makes a lovely side dish. This recipe is a crunchy, lemony, healthy dish that can be used as a side or as a light meal.

By Mirelle B

Mexican Rice I Recipe - Easy to prepare and the flavor of Mexico is in your kitchen!

Mexican Rice I

Easy to prepare and the flavor of Mexico is in your kitchen!

By Michele O'Sullivan

Baked Mushroom Rice Recipe - Rice flavored with mushrooms, onion, parsley and oregano. This is an easy rice dish that can be embellished for a main meal or served as a side dish.

Baked Mushroom Rice

Rice flavored with mushrooms, onion, parsley and oregano. This is an easy rice dish that can be embellished for a main meal or served as a side dish.

By Maryanne

Broccoli and Rice Stir Fry Recipe - This is a simple stir fry recipe with broccoli, green onions, eggs, soy sauce and rice. You can modify this recipe to include any veggies you choose.

Broccoli and Rice Stir Fry

This is a simple stir fry recipe with broccoli, green onions, eggs, soy sauce and rice. You can modify this recipe to include any veggies you choose.

By HERCATE

Coconut Rice Recipe - Basmati rice is simmered in coconut milk, instead of water, giving it a rich flavor.

Coconut Rice

Basmati rice is simmered in coconut milk, instead of water, giving it a rich flavor.

By Emma Maher

Home-Style Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe - While the brown rice is bubbling on the stove, onions, carrots, garlic, chickpeas, and mushrooms are sauteed in butter until cooked and the flavors are mingled. Eggs are swirled into the pan, the rice is added, and then a nice smattering of parsley and cashews.

Home-Style Brown Rice Pilaf

While the brown rice is bubbling on the stove, onions, carrots, garlic, chickpeas, and mushrooms are sauteed in butter until cooked and the flavors are mingled. Eggs are swirled into the pan, the rice is added, and then a nice smattering of parsley and cashews.

By jen

Linnie's Spanish Rice Recipe - The best and easiest Spanish rice!

Linnie's Spanish Rice

The best and easiest Spanish rice!

By Linda Correia

Barley and Mushrooms with Beans Recipe - Grains, legumes, and vegetables - this dish has it all!

Barley and Mushrooms with Beans

Grains, legumes, and vegetables - this dish has it all!

By Niki

Indian Saffron Rice Recipe and Video - White rice is sauteed in butter and then simmered with saffron infused water. The secret of obtaining fluffy rice is in having the rice hot enough that when the boiling water is added it does not stop boiling.

Indian Saffron Rice

White rice is sauteed in butter and then simmered with saffron infused water. The secret of obtaining fluffy rice is in having the rice hot enough that when the boiling water is added it does not stop boiling.

By CookingForDummies