Go with the grain

No more the diet of tree-hugging vegans, grains are tasty, versatile and nutritious. And a little goes a long way, making them ideal staples in these credit-crunch times. See the pick of the crop of our bulgur wheat, couscous, farro, quinoa and wild rice recipes.

 

Go with the grain

Bulgur wheat

Griddled lamb steaks with date, spinach and pistachio bulgur wheat salad

Griddled lamb steaks with date, spinach and pistachio bulgur wheat salad

There's a wonderful flavour of North Africa with this lamb dish.

Haloumi and bulgur salad with harissa dressing

Haloumi and bulgur salad with harissa dressing

The harissa dressing adds spice to this nutritious vegetarian salad with haloumi, bulgur wheat, chickpeas and spinach.

Feta, broccoli and mixed seed bulgur wheat salad

Feta, broccoli and mixed seed bulgur wheat salad

This superfood salad is a great way to start the week; double-up and take leftovers to work for lunch.

Harissa chicken with bulgur and parsley salad

Harissa chicken with bulgur and parsley salad

Add bags of flavour to plain chicken breasts in a flash. This harissa chicken is served with a healthy, light side salad.

 


Couscous

Chicken and feta couscous

Chicken and feta couscous

Don't feel like cooking? You don't have to; simply assemble this no-cook recipe.

Moroccan lamb with lemon couscous

Moroccan lamb with lemon couscous

If you can’t get hold of lamb neck fillets, this recipe would also work well with chicken thigh fillets or pork tenderloin, cut into cubes. An easy, quick supper.

Smoked mackerel and couscous salad

Smoked mackerel and couscous salad

Bring the taste of North Africa to your table with this seasonal mackerel recipe.

Spiced cannellini and couscous burgers

Spiced cannellini and couscous burgers

This spicy recipe is made with cannellini beans and makes a great burger alternative for vegetarians.

 


Farro

Farro, mushrooms and tomatoes

Farro, mushrooms and tomatoes

This is a perfect salad for early autumn. If farro proves hard to find, you can swap in cracked wheat (aka bulgur), and you can use button mushrooms or something wild like ceps, once the season kicks in.

Courgette and farro summer soup

Courgette and farro summer soup

Farro is an ancient wheat grain that has a firm, chewy texture. It’s delicious in soups, stews and slow-cooked dishes. Make this dish veggie by omitting the pancetta and using vegetarian Parmesan.

 


Quinoa

Prawn and avocado quinoa salad

Prawn and avocado quinoa salad

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a tiny round grain from South America. This low-cal dish is bursting with healthy fats.

Roasted red pepper, squid and quinoa salad

Roasted red pepper, squid and quinoa salad

This dish is a simple and inventive way of serving a healthy, but filling salad.

Roast chicken with autumn fruits and quinoa

Roast chicken with autumn fruits and quinoa

This is comfort food at its best – a roast with sweet fruit tucked around it. You could use other fruits such as figs or plums, and bulgur wheat or brown rice instead of quinoa.

 


Wild rice

Basmati and wild rice with raisins and pumpkin seeds

Basmati and wild rice with raisins and pumpkin seeds

A deliciously different veggie side dish: the rice provides carbohydrates, the pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of zinc, while the raisins add a touch of sweetness.

Jerk pork with butternut squash wild rice

Jerk pork with butternut squash wild rice

Caribbean spices make a delicious change from the kind usually eaten in Europe, and this jerk pork recipe shows the cuisine at its best.

Chorizo, wild and red rice-stuffed poussin

Chorizo, wild and red rice-stuffed poussin

Wild rice and red rice are great in salads and stuffings as they have a delicious nutty flavour and texture. Serve the extra stuffing as a side dish.

 

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