795 grain recipes

Velvety Greek cream of green bean soup pureed with carrots and onion, thickened with a buttery roux, and finished with a swirl of butter. Serve with crunchy croutons for a comforting Mediterranean bowl.

Southwest baked beans with three types of beans, Roma tomatoes, molasses, honey, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. A smoky-sweet, slow-baked side dish that feeds a crowd.

Lentil and rice one-pot dinner with carrots, garlic, and basil. A budget-friendly vegan meal that simmers in a single pot, no draining or sauteing required. High in fiber and plant protein.

Saffron-infused rice topped with slow-cooked black beans and a fresh tomato-cumin garnish. A vibrant, naturally vegan bowl built from three simple components.

Lencsefozelek is a traditional Hungarian buttered lentil dish simmered with carrot, cloves, and parsley, then finished with rich melted butter. Serves 6 and pairs beautifully with sausages or game.

Stir-fried long beans (or green beans) with red bell pepper and nutty wild rice, finished with a touch of sugar for balance. Quick, light side dish for any main.

Freezer burritos with mashed black beans, rice, sauteed onions, garlic, and tomato sauce rolled in flour tortillas. A vegetarian make-ahead meal prep staple that freezes beautifully for fast lunches or breakfasts.

Taco lentils simmer green lentils until tender, then bake them in a smoky pureed ancho chile and tomato sauce spiced with cumin and chili. A high-protein, high-fiber vegan stand-in for taco meat.

Bulgur wheat pilaf with dried figs, orange juice, sherry, and toasted sesame seeds. A nutty, fruity grain side dish with California flair.

Nutty brown rice and chewy wheat berries simmered together and tossed with sauteed scallions for a wholesome whole grain side dish. Just 5 ingredients and zero fuss.

Chilled pasta salad with flaked salmon, avocado, red bell pepper, cilantro, and lime-mayonnaise dressing: creamy, fresh, served on lettuce with paprika garnish.

Quick microwave vegetable rice bowl with tender parsnips, black beans, and wilted bok choy in light teriyaki for healthy 20-minute plant-based dinners.

A colorful salad of black-eyed peas tossed with wild rice, white rice, tomatoes, bell pepper, and corn in a fresh oregano-thyme vinaigrette. Feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Traditional Swedish brown beans simmered with dark corn syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, and a cinnamon stick until thick and saucy. A Scandinavian comfort side that's sweet, tangy, and deeply warming.

Earthy anasazi beans simmered with cumin, coriander, and jalapeño heat for a hearty Southwestern soup that warms you from the inside out.

Traditional German braune bohnen: green beans tossed in a dark brown roux gravy with clove-studded onion and bay leaf. A savory-sweet side dish that turns simple beans into something extraordinary.