Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBrown Bag Seafood Co.Ancient Grain Blend Recipe

Ancient Grain Blend Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Ancient Grain Blend Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Grains

Vegetables

Herbs and Spices

Dressing

Method

Cooking the Grains

  1. 1

    Prepare Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    Cook Farro

    In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of farro with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain any excess water and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Barley

    In another pot, combine 1 cup of barley with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for about 45-60 minutes, until the barley is tender. Drain and set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook Millet

    In a saucepan, add 0.5 cups of millet and 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Once done, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 5

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Mixing and Dressing

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In the large bowl with the chopped vegetables, add the cooked quinoa, farro, barley, and millet. Toss gently to combine.

  2. 7

    Add Herbs and Spices

    Add the chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the grain and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to distribute evenly.

  3. 8

    Prepare Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey until emulsified.

  4. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the grain and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is coated with the dressing.

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