Easy to make and ready in 10 minutes, this delish side dish o’ grains is SO good. I’ve been making it lately, instead of rice, whenever I make fish and veggies.
It’s a dried mix of pearl couscous, red and green orzo, garbanzo beans and red quinoa, so you get a nice blend of soft and firm textures. Directions on the bag, but basically, pour it into a pot of boiling water with a bit of butter, wait 10 minutes and devour.
There’s a bit of flavor (tastes a tad like barley), but it’s not the main course, you know? The flavor shouldn’t overpower a protein or something else served with it.
It’s also a great starting point for a side salad. I like to add chopped mango (which you can find in the frozen food aisle at TJ’s), slivered almonds, dried cranberries and a little olive oil.
If it looks yummy to you, it should be in the aisle with the pastas and rice at your TJ’s.
Divya says
June 6th, 2014 at 12:33 amSuch an attractive dish! I love fish 🙂
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Kiss & Make-up says
June 6th, 2014 at 5:23 amThat looks so tasty and super healthy.
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Julee says
June 6th, 2014 at 7:37 amLooks so delicious! Any chance of the recipe for the asparagus?
Karen says
June 6th, 2014 at 8:10 amHi Julee,
The asparagus is super easy! I don’t really measure ingredients, I just kind of eyeball it…
— Heat up a non-stick pan on the stove on medium high; throw in a handful of sliced almonds and stir them around until they get brown and toasty. Set aside.
— Wash, trim and cut the asparagus (I usually do it an angle to increase the surface area).
— Warm up about a tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a pan.
— Add in asparagus and cook for about three minutes (I like mine on the crisp side).
–Remove the pan from the heat, stir in your toasted almonds, then season with a little bit of garlic and onion powder, dried parsley and basil (or you can use fresh), salt, or whatever seasonings you like.
Kathy says
June 6th, 2014 at 8:39 amwow, not only do you like cats and the same cosmetics I do, but you are a Trader Joe’s fan!! My favorite grocery store! Have you ever tried roasting asparagus? Spray on a bit of EVOO and sprinkle on Parmesan, then I pop in my toaster oven at about 400 until the parm is toasted and asparagus looks ready.
Erin says
June 6th, 2014 at 10:36 amThat looks pretty amaze-balls. I’d love to whip that up with some Persian cucumbers,tomatoes,olives,artichokes,lemon zest,and a basil vinaigrette.Maybe throw some cheese and chicken in too!
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Fancie says
June 6th, 2014 at 11:43 amThis looks heavenly!
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Emily says
June 6th, 2014 at 3:54 pmI love the Harvest Grain blend! It’s a staple at my house.
Iris says
June 7th, 2014 at 5:40 pmMmm… that sounds delicious. I wish we had a Trader Joe’s in my city.