Recipes for dishes made from cereals and legumes

Prepare this delicious and healthy corn porridge the night before. You can quickly boil it in the morning or take it to work for a home-cooked breakfast. You'll be surprised how delicious it is...

This recipe will come in handy if you're often late for work or school and find yourself without a proper breakfast. Instead of bagged oatmeal, make your own instant oatmeal from...

If you're used to snacking on sandwiches or cold appetizers at work, it's time to change your habit and switch to a healthy, hot lunch that's comfortable in the office. Treat yourself to a delicious...

Lentils are a great base for a filling, nutritious, and healthy salad, rich in protein and essential vitamins and minerals. For this recipe, you'll need green lentils. They're not...

These lean cutlets are made with zucchini and cannellini bean puree. The grated zucchini needs time to drain, otherwise the cutlets will be difficult to form and...

No meat? No problem! This vegetarian Pad Thai noodle recipe will surprise you with the umami, sweet, and sour notes we love so much about the classic dish. The noodles are cooked very...

These patties are packed with all the flavors of traditional crab cakes. They've got Old Bay seafood seasoning, lemon, and that tart, salty note. But what these patties don't have is crab.

This vegan Indian dish gets its incredible flavor from a whole host of aromatic spices, including curry powder, curry paste, and garam masala, and thanks to the quick-cooking red lentils,...

Add more mustard greens to your diet! They contain vitamin K, which helps prevent cardiovascular disease. They're also an additional source of essential fiber...

This quinoa-based bowl delivers all the flavors of a Tex-Mex burrito: juicy grilled beef, sweet and spicy vegetables, and toppings that brighten and enhance the dish. Everything...

This thick, hearty stew is quick and easy to make with canned white beans and all-natural Italian sausage in a rich sauce made with canned cherry tomatoes in their own juice. Everything is simmered...

Turanian wheat is loved by many for its texture: the long, plump grains are pleasantly chewy and pair perfectly with marinara sauce. They're as filling as a plate of spaghetti, but contain much more...

If you love traditional falafel but aren't a vegetarian, try making it with turkey. Its subtle flavor won't overpower the classic chickpea flavor, and to make things easier, buy...

Braise chicken with cinnamon, coriander, and caramelized lemon slices and serve over a bed of couscous and dates. This gorgeous Moroccan-inspired dish is filled with a magical blend of flavors...

Congee, or juk in Cantonese, is a nutritious rice porridge often eaten when feeling ill. The simplest version of congee is made with just rice, water, and salt, making it easy...

Fried shrimp with salt and pepper is a popular Chinese appetizer. Coated in a cornstarch batter, they're crispy, salty, and slightly savory—a favorite! This recipe features fried...

Fragrant basmati rice is seasoned with saffron and cooked until a crispy crust forms on the bottom—the most important and beloved part of Iranian rice. The finished rice, with its crust, is simply...

Jeweled rice is a popular Middle Eastern pilaf, filled with vibrant vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, and herbs, like a scattering of precious stones. One of the main ingredients of this...

Sabzi Polo is a fragrant, herb-filled rice dish that is typically served with fish during Nowruz (the Persian New Year) celebrations, but is also commonly eaten at any...

Healthy and nutritious, red rice has a slightly nutty flavor and contains more fiber than regular rice. To prepare it deliciously, simply boil it and, while it's hot, mix it with...

In addition to juicy grape tomatoes, this hearty quinoa salad also features sliced ​​tender hearts of palm and plenty of fresh herbs. A great summer option for a healthy pick-me-up...

Canned piquillo peppers are usually used as part of a sauce or garnish, but in this recipe, they play the starring role. Fill the peppers with a filling of cooked quinoa, raisins, and goat cheese,...

Quinoa is the most protein-rich grain, used by healthy (and delicious!) eaters in side dishes and salads. In this recipe, boiled quinoa is complemented with juicy celery,...

Fresh thyme leaves infuse their incredible flavor into this hearty and healthy quinoa and roasted acorn squash dish, while toasted pistachios add a delightful crunch. Don't forget...

This easy-to-make salad is rich in fiber (thanks to the quinoa and arugula) and bursting with flavor, balancing sweet, tart, salty, and savory notes. Serve...

A grain bowl with vegetables is one of the most popular everyday meals among healthy eaters. This concept is especially popular because of the ability to vary the ingredients depending on...

This bowl with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and shrimp is a true treasure trove of vitamins and minerals. It's also rich in protein and healthy fiber. You can use any ready-made...

Make a classic Italian risotto for dinner for two. With tender leeks, crisp pancetta, and juicy spinach, it's both visually and flavorfully vibrant, and...

Firm spelt (a type of wheat) pairs beautifully with fried Canadian bacon, bell peppers, tomatoes, and greens in this warm, Cajun-inspired salad.

The secret ingredient in this dish is finely chopped olives, which act as a delicious salt. You'll need just six olives to add to the salad dressing and stuff the tender tilapia...

Brown sugar, salt, and black pepper make a super-simple spice blend that gives grilled beef steak a beautiful crust with a caramelized, spicy flavor. Thin slices of grilled...

Preserved lemons add a vibrant, tart, salty flavor to any dish. They're made by rubbing sliced ​​lemons with salt, pressing them tightly into a jar with aromatic herbs, and leaving them...

Black-eyed beans are the perfect ingredient for hearty, delicious, and nutritious salads, especially when paired with bacon, or as in this recipe, Canadian bacon, which is more like ham.

This vibrant, nutritious Mexican-inspired salad is perfect for summer and picnics. It's packed with healthy vegetables, contrasting textures, and a whole host of flavors, including spicy, sweet, and...

A delicious and healthy Italian-style dish. Polenta is served with roasted tomatoes and sautéed Swiss chard. It's very filling. Canned whole tomatoes are used in the preparation.

You can make this dish in a slow cooker without defrosting the chicken breast! It's super convenient if you forgot to take it out of the freezer in time. What's even more convenient is that the entire dish—chicken, side dish, vegetables—is included.

This recipe uses long-grain rice and quinoa: simply lightly sauté them in butter, add liquid (broth or water), and cook until tender. Before cooking, remember...

Make a quick and delicious vegetarian pasta that's packed with healthy fiber and protein. For this dish, we recommend using spiral-shaped pasta, such as fusilli or gemelli...

This pudding uses cooked white rice. Leftovers from last night's dinner are perfect! Essentially, you're just sprucing up the cooked rice with cinnamon, vanilla, lemon zest...

The beauty of this paella is that you can do the most labor-intensive part ahead of time, then assemble the dish in a baking dish and refrigerate. Bake the dish just before serving.

Fried rice is one of the easiest Asian-style dishes you can make at home, and it's also a great way to use up leftover steamed rice from the night before, or even...

For a lighter and healthier Asian fried rice, substitute some of the traditional grain with cauliflower rice. Both types of rice are pan-fried with cauliflower powder...

It only takes 15 minutes to prepare shrimp in a delicious glaze. A mixture of Chinese plum sauce, ketchup, and rice vinegar creates a perfectly balanced flavor. Stir it into the fried...

Jambalaya is a Creole dish from the US state of Louisiana, similar to pilaf. It's made with rice, meat, and vegetables. Unlike the traditional recipe, this jambalaya is baked in...

Chicken breast stuffed with cheese and broccoli looks impressive, especially with a side of tomato rice. Your guests will be delighted with this treat. The chicken breast is stuffed in a non-traditional way...

Take your taste buds on a journey around the world with this stunning North African-inspired dinner that's so easy to make, it's perfect for any weeknight.

Soft Italian polenta is a great side dish for almost any meat dish or vegetable. To ensure it's tender and smooth, follow this key rule: pour the polenta into...

Prepare a delicious and incredibly healthy Thai-inspired dinner. Grilled salmon fillet to perfection, served with steamed black rice and a light salad of sweet and...

This quick homemade meat stew is loaded with vegetables and takes just a few minutes longer to simmer than it would take to reheat a canned stew. Finely chopping the vegetables in a food processor significantly...