Ancient Grain Blend Recipe
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
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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
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
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
- 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
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In the large bowl with the chopped vegetables, add the cooked quinoa, farro, barley, and millet. Toss gently to combine.
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Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey until emulsified.
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Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the grain and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is coated with the dressing.
