Recipes for dishes made from cereals and legumes

This chicken and spelt dish is bursting with the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, with briny olives, tart feta, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. The spelt is pleasantly firm, and the chicken...

Steel-cut oats are much healthier than rolled oats and are suitable not only for morning porridge, but also for more substantial dishes, like this risotto – a great way to add more...

An incredibly easy-to-make, complete dinner of chicken and rice in tomato sauce. Simply place all the ingredients in a casserole, cover tightly with foil, and place in a preheated oven.

This delicious casserole can be made with leftover rice from last night's dinner. It gives a cold side dish a new twist. The rice is mixed with plenty of grated cheese, canned...

Orecchiette pasta, shaped like deep ears, is specially designed for sauces to retain as much of the delicious liquid as possible. In this recipe, it's prepared with a light sauce made from canned...

This casserole has everything that makes nachos so popular: meat, beans, lots of melty cheese, and chips—it's quite filling. When assembling the nachos, insert the tortilla chips vertically into the meat filling...

Ras el hanout and spicy harissa infuse this beef stew with the magical aromas of Moroccan cuisine. Simmered in a slow cooker for several hours, the meat turns out tender and incredibly juicy, just like...

The star of this Mexican-inspired quinoa bowl is the mango-chipotle vinaigrette. It infuses the dish with a rich flavor, with sweet, spicy, and smoky notes. Add to the cooked...

In this recipe, beans become not only a side dish but also a complete vegetarian meal, filled with a whole range of flavors and aromas. After cooking in a slow cooker, you'll have plenty of leftovers...

Add a strip of lemon zest and cumin seeds to the rice while it's cooking to infuse it with a delightful, refreshing, spicy flavor and aroma. When the rice is done, sprinkle it with sliced ​​almonds...

Rice with shrimp (Spanish: arroz con camarones) is a popular dish in Latin American cuisine. Using these basic ingredients, many variations of "arroz con camarones" are prepared, varying in...

Tender lamb chops on the bone require no marinating and are incredibly juicy and delicious when pan-fried. Ask your butcher to trim the ribs for a crisp,...

Combine succulent shrimp, pineapple chunks, and sweet peppers in teriyaki sauce and serve on foil over rice for a delicious all-in-one meal. Your guests will love this...

Khichdi (or kichari) is an Indian vegetarian dish made with basmati rice and red lentils, simmered with a variety of herbs and spices until it reaches a porridge-like consistency. Khichdi's flavor is particularly intense...

Even the most non-vegetarian will love these black bean burgers. To ensure the burgers retain their shape and texture, some of the beans are ground to a paste-like consistency, while others...

In Japan, the term teppanyaki refers to seafood cooked on a hot, flat griddle called a teppan. For this recipe, you can use a regular heavy-bottomed frying pan or a wok. Fry...

A pressure cooker makes this creamy rice pudding so easy to make. It's delicious served hot for breakfast or cold for dessert. Allspice, natural vanilla, and cinnamon...

Leeks, assorted wild mushrooms, and white wine give this creamy risotto a rich and complex flavor. And the best part about this slow cooker recipe is that you...

A slow cooker helps you make Indian biryani (a pilaf-like dish) with shrimp quickly and without the mess of extra dishes. First, you fry the shrimp with spices, then pressure cook the shrimp...

This spicy Indian red lentil soup is quick and easy to make in a slow cooker, and the flavor is so rich it feels like it took hours of tinkering. It's all thanks to the spices and dried...

Green beans are perfect for a quick and easy side dish. They cook quickly, just five minutes, to tenderize the beans while maintaining their juiciness and vibrant flavor, making them...

The Mediterranean diet includes a wide variety of plant-based foods: legumes, whole grains, and plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits. This recipe fully embodies this philosophy, combining several...

Cod is an affordable and very mild-tasting fish that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and sauces, including a rich miso glaze that's loaded with sweet, savory notes and...

To make this simple yet delicious and nutritious Middle Eastern-style dish, you'll need skinless chicken breasts and an oven-safe skillet to finish cooking the chicken until...

This one-pot side dish is perfect for those who love spicy food. The quinoa simmers with the jalapeño pepper, absorbing its pleasant heat, while the lime balances the spiciness...

Kidney beans are often underrated, yet they're incredibly nutritious and versatile. Don't miss out! Canned kidney beans are a perfect addition to this vegetarian curry. Instead of...

A delicious, velvety risotto can be made even with just a few ingredients and without adding cream, and it will turn out deliciously creamy. It's all about the right technique. Follow this...

Make the perfect baked beans, packed with a rich bouquet of flavors from fried bacon, molasses, and bourbon. Plus, they're seasoned with paprika, mustard, and...

To ensure crispy and delicious fried tofu, first squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place it under a press for a while...

Besides being delicious, these easy-to-make chickpea waffles are similar to falafel, so they can be served like falafel: in a pita with fresh and pickled vegetables. You...

The crispy fried rice characteristic of the Korean bowl dolsot bibimbap inspired this dish, in which the rice is fried in an electric waffle iron until crispy and served...

Sweet and savory hoisin soy sauce is used in Cantonese cuisine and is often added to grilled meats. In this recipe, it's applied to lean pork tenderloin, which is then oven-roasted for...

Murgh Makhani was invented at a Delhi restaurant when the chef was looking for a way to use up some leftover tandoori chicken from the previous night's dinner. He created a spicy tomato sauce with cinnamon,...

If you love Asian fried rice, try making quinoa using the same technique to add variety and health to your diet. Cooked quinoa is pan-fried with...

This meatless pilaf makes a great side dish for any meat dish. Make it with basmati rice and a whole host of aromatic spices: cardamom, anise, cinnamon, bay leaf, and...

Make a complete, quick meal in one skillet. Rice simmers alongside chicken in a delicious mango salsa, absorbing all the wonderful juices. Ree Drummond...

Make a quick pilaf with an unexpected nutty flavor from almonds and cinnamon to enhance the natural sweetness of carrots. This pilaf is made with basmati rice and ready-made...

Two of America's most popular comfort foods come together in one pot: mac 'n' cheese and chili con carne. It's incredibly delicious and filling, loaded with meat, gooey cheese, and pasta. The chili is made...

If you're preparing an Asian-inspired dinner, offer this thick edamame dip as an appetizer. Coconut milk, fresh ginger, lime juice, and Sriracha sauce...

Simmering the beef brisket in a slow cooker for a long time makes it incredibly tender and juicy. Place the sliced ​​raw meat in a bag along with the other chili ingredients—beans,...

On a free weekend, break out your biggest pot and start cooking a huge batch of chili. All the time spent on this dish will be worth it during the week, when you realize...

For this recipe, the cauliflower head is cut into quarters rather than the usual florets. Firstly, this makes the vegetarian dish look more impressive when served. Secondly, the large pieces...

This Thai curry is made with tofu, butternut squash, green beans, and bell peppers, simmered in a flavorful, savory sauce made with red curry paste and coconut milk. To make the dish...

Browned salmon is served with sautéed beans and spinach. Canned beans are a lifesaver when you need a quick, filling, and nutritious dinner. In just a few...

This healthy brown rice tuna bowl is packed with vegetables and vibrant flavor, thanks to a tangy yogurt sauce and turmeric-infused baked sweet potato. It can be made with fresh ingredients or...

Toasting dry bulgur in oil before cooking creates a delicious, crumbly side dish. Moreover, after roasting, bulgur acquires a nutty flavor that complements pine nuts perfectly.

This hummus recipe uses almost all the traditional ingredients, including tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. But there's one unexpected ingredient that's a pleasant...

Make a complete meal in one bowl: steamed rice with spicy black beans, fried chicken pieces, and fresh herbs. When choosing chicken, choose boneless, skinless thighs: they...

Even on a gluten-free diet, you can indulge in a bowl of hot, fluffy oatmeal. Oats themselves are gluten-free, but because they grow alongside wheat and are transported in the same trucks,...

Traditional Italian pesto sauce made with authentic ingredients isn't cheap, even if you decide to make it yourself. This pesto recipe is perfect for everyday use. It's made with more...