Keep whole grains stocked in your pantry for these flavorful dinners.
Use leftover cooked barley to make our satisfying Bean & Barley Soup.
And try our One-Pot Chicken with Farro when you need something with simple instructions, but complex flavors.

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Plus this recipe for healthy bean and barley soup freezes beautifully.
Feel free to swap in any vegetables or cook up another whole grain, such as brown rice.
Serve with a glass of your favorite red wine.

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Cumin, saffron, and oregano season rich chicken thighs and nutty farro as the dish simmers.
A mandoline or vegetable peeler makes quick work of thinly slicing vegetables.
Beets contain a phytochemical called betalains, which can help fight inflammation in the body.

Are you a spiralizing pro?
Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie “noodles” for the cooked pasta.
Chicken tenders and pretrimmed green beans make this healthy dinner super-fast.

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The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce.
This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain.

These bowls would be excellent make-ahead lunches.
Pack the avocado mixture separately, adding a little water to thin it as needed.









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