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Amazing Grains

Whole grains—such as brown rice, barley, millet, oats, quinoa, and wheat berries—serve as the hearty centerpiece in these nourishing recipes. Featuring rice-based casseroles, Instant Pot pilafs, creamy risottos, Buddha bowls, and more, these satisfying vegan recipes use grains as a vehicle for soaking up all kinds of rich flavors. Grains are easy to batch-cook: Make a big pot of grains to use in several different recipes throughout the week.

Herbed Instant Pot Rice Pilaf

Loaded with veggies and fresh herbs, this Instant Pot rice pilaf is subtly sweet, totally satisfying, and one of the easiest dishes…

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BBQ Jackfruit Bowls with Texas Toast

These BBQ jackfruit bowls hit all the right notes for a great eating experience—chewy, zesty, crunchy, and colorful. Meaty jackfruit morsels are…

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Caribbean Rice

The combination of butternut squash, curry spices, brown and wild rice, and chard gives this dish a unique taste and lots of…

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Costa Rican Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)

Rice and beans is a combination found all over the world, but it’s not just for lunch and dinner. This dish, which…

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Curried Blistered Green Beans with Orange Rice

A little curry in the glaze adds big flavor to this green bean dish. It’s a perfect duo with orange-studded rice. To…

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Herbed Vegan Risotto with Zoodles

Risotto is a classic Italian dish that involves stirring Arborio rice with broth and aromatic herbs until the grains break down to…

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Polenta Sopes with Beans and Corn

Here’s a healthy convenience-food twist on a Mexican favorite. Sliced tube-style polenta fills in for thick, tortilla-like base that’s traditionally made with…

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Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Vegan Pesto

Grain bowls are a great way to pack tons of healthy ingredients into one tasty dish. This one works in extra veggie…

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Instant Pot Spanish Quinoa

A chopped vegetable medley turns a pot of quinoa into a hearty Spanish-style pilaf. Cooking the recipe in the Instant Pot (or…

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Forbidden Rice Bowl with Quick-Pickled Cabbage

This vibrant, colorful forbidden rice bowl is a delight to behold and to dig into. Quick-pickling the cabbage is easy and adds…

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Polenta Curry

This nourishing Polenta Curry is perfect for a chilly night or anytime you’re looking for a hearty, starchy stew. Polenta—i.e., coarsely ground…

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Quinoa-Chickpea-Sweet Potato Bowls with Peanut Sauce

The ultimate quick weeknight dinner, these scrumptious quinoa-chickpea grain bowls are ideal for cleaning out straggler ingredients from your pantry. Tender sweet…

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