Meal Plan: January 10th

Nourishing Grains!

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All About Ancient Grains!

This week we’re featuring hearty, nourishing ancient grains. These pantry mainstays are full of texture and perfect for batch-cooking, ideal for assembling meals throughout the week. We start out with crispy fritters, move onto warm grain bowls and then ease into the weekend with a creamy alternative to oatmeal.

 
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Crispy Millet Fritters with Lemony Yogurt Sauce 
by @clarelangan

Millet has a texture like couscous and a flavor similar to quinoa. When given the fritter treatment, they become super crispy. Serve it with a simple green salad for a vibrant start to the week.

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Seared Salmon Quinoa Bowls with Cara Cara Vinaigrette 
by @jakecohen

Who says you can’t pickle on a weeknight? Along with fluffy quinoa, the key to this one-bowl wonder are the quick-pickled shallots. Top with extra yogurt sauce from last night for even more flavor

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One Pot Pork Chops and Quinoa
by @nictastingspoon 
 

This ingenious sear/steam method means your pork chops stay juicy. Do you have leftover quinoa from last night? Add it to the Swiss chard before the seared pork chops.
 

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Turkey and Sorghum Grain Chili 
by @thedaleyplate

Sorghum is a gluten-free grain popular in the South. It can even be popped like popcorn! No pressure cooker? Prepare this in a large pot on the stovetop and simmer for about 40 minutes.

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Brown Butter Farro and Miso Roasted Mushrooms with Burrata
by @petersom

Fresh herbs and citrus balance out the richness of this nutty farro, brown butter and burrata bowl. Use any combination of herbs you have on hand. To save time, look for quick-cooking farro.

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Tomato Shiitake Farro Soup
by @forevermunchies

Have leftover farro and mushrooms from last night? Stir them into this hearty variation on tomato soup. We love serving this with warm bread or a salad for a cozy winter meal.


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Amaranth Breakfast Porridge with Caramelized Bananas by @foodyfirst

Amaranth is a grain-like seed similar to quinoa. It’s high in protein with a sweet, earthy flavor. We love it in porridge as a change of pace from oatmeal. Caramelized bananas and nut butter take this breakfast over the top!

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