Tiny whole grains such as bulgur, quinoa, and millet pair well with fresh fruit in salads because they soak up all the sweet juices. Cannellini beans add a creamy texture and make the salad filling enough to be served as a main course.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup bulgur...

This recipe calls for pearled farro, which cooks much faster than whole regular farro, and it doesn’t require soaking before it is prepared.YIELD: SERVES 6FARRO1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium carrot, cut in half1 celery rib, cut in half½ small onion1¼ cups pearled farro4...

Whole grains make great fillings for vegetables like these hearty stuffed eggplant halves. Millet freezes well, too, so you might want to double or triple the recipe and freeze the extras for fast, filling weeknight meals.YIELD: SERVES 4EGGPLANT2 eggplants, halved...

Tender-chewy, round sorghum grains can stand in for small pasta shapes and Israeli couscous. Here, it’s used in a simple Middle Eastern grain salad.YIELD: SERVES 6½ cup sorghum, rinsed and drained½ cup prepared sun-dried tomato pesto1 English cucumber, peeled and...

Oats aren’t just for breakfast! Give them the savory treatment and they make a luscious, creamy grain bowl. Sub any cheese for the Brie, any chopped nuts for the pine nuts, and any fresh herb for the basil in this one-bowl dinner.YIELD: SERVES 42 tsp. olive oil or...

Soft millet, chewy lentils, and crispy-edged roasted oyster mushrooms are tossed with a thyme-laced vinaigrette for a one-bowl meal that’s elegant enough for company. If you can’t find tamari-flavored roasted pumpkin seeds, use roasted and salted pumpkin seeds.YIELD:...

The Japanese have long enjoyed rice with barley. The combination is a common accompaniment in bento boxes (shown, right) and makes a delicious side dish or base for a one-bowl meal.YIELD: SERVES 4⅓ cup short-grain brown rice, rinsed⅓ cup hulled barley, rinsed¾ tsp....

Chimichurri has its roots in Argentina, where it is usually slathered over grilled meat. Here, it lends spicy, garlicky goodness to a hearty bowl of sweet potatoes and quinoa. For extra protein and fiber, you could also add ¼ cup cooked beans. YIELD: SERVES 4 SWEET...

Think of this recipe as a protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to mac ’n’ cheese.YIELD: SERVES 82 tsp. olive oil1 medium leek, white and pale green parts halved and sliced (1 cup)½ cup diced red bell pepper½ cup diced green bell pepper1½ cups quinoa, rinsed and...