104 whole grain recipes

Overnight porridge with cracked wheat, rolled oats, molasses, and dried fruit soaked overnight then cooked in minutes. A hearty, make-ahead whole grain breakfast with no added sugar.

Layered Mediterranean casserole with brown rice, pearl barley, zucchini, and a basil-tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian whole grain bake.

Michaelmas broth is a traditional Irish chicken and rice soup served on the Feast of Saint Michael in late September. Whole chicken simmered with mirepoix, then strained and finished with long-grain rice.

Rice and garden vegetable is a pantry-fast bowl: whole grain brown rice stirred into reduced-sodium vegetable soup and warmed through in minutes. An easy, low-effort meal with a kick of cracked pepper.

Rustic carrot and wheat berry soup simmered in white wine with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Vegan, hearty, and naturally thick from the chewy whole grain.

Low-fat eggplant barley bake loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, and chili sauce. A one-pan vegetarian main dish with hearty whole grains and tender sauteed vegetables.

Barbecue leftover turkey sandwich, shredded turkey tossed with tangy BBQ sauce and crunchy carrot, piled on a ranch-slicked whole wheat bun. A fast, smart way to turn leftover turkey into lunch in minutes.

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.

Most health food stores sell many kinds of whole grain cereals. Follow directions on package, but increase the amount of water by 1/2 cup for every two servings.

Red Devil rub with whole-grain Dijon mustard, fresh basil, cayenne, and olive oil. A sharp, herby wet rub for grilled chicken, fish, or barbecue. Five ingredients, bold heat.

Old-fashioned brown bread made with graham flour, molasses, sour milk, and raisins. Slow-baked for a dense, moist loaf with deep caramel sweetness and a hearty whole grain chew.

Stuff your pork chops with this easy crockpot recipe that will have you licking your chops after every bite!

Crusty no-knead Dutch oven bread loaded with cornmeal, corn grits, millet, and whole wheat. An overnight rise builds deep flavor and a crackling, golden crust.

A breakfast with a little more substance, this breakfast scramble is a healthy high protein, low carbohydrate meal, that incorporates a serving of fruit and vegetable packed all into one whole grain tortilla. With the egg whites, you are getting the benefits of the high protein without the high cholesterol.

A vegetable curry pot pie filled with sweet potato, eggplant, mushrooms, and peas in a fragrant sauce, topped with a sticky brown rice crust instead of pastry. Plant-based comfort food with Indian flair.

Spanish pan con tomate with Serrano ham slow-roasts plum tomatoes for a sweet, garlicky spread piled onto toasted baguette and topped with thin slices of jamón. A classic tapas party platter.