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.
Such an attractive dish! I love fish 🙂
That looks so tasty and super healthy.
Looks so delicious! Any chance of the recipe for the asparagus?
Hi 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.
wow, 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.
That 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!
This looks heavenly!
I love the Harvest Grain blend! It’s a staple at my house.
Mmm… that sounds delicious. I wish we had a Trader Joe’s in my city.