Mixed grains

5 from 2 votes

Batch cooking mixed grains and freezing them for future use is a great time saver that helps you add more healthy whole grains to your diet.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Keyword: brown rice, farro, quinoa, wild rice

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Veronique Eichler

Peel onion and cut in half.
Peel garlic cloves and crush them with the side of your knife.
Place onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and salt in a large stock pot. Add 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil.
Rinse the quinoa well and drain.
Add grains one at a time according to the recommended cooking time on their packages. The following directions are given for whole grains (not pearled). Adjust as needed.
Add wild rice and farro - these will require 45 minutes cooking time
After 15 minutes add sprouted brown rice - this will require 30 minutes cooking time
After 15 minutes add red quinoa - this will require 15 minutes cooking time
After a total cooking time of 45 minutes, taste a few grains. If needed, cook a few more minutes, otherwise turn the heat off. Discard bay leaves and onions.
Drain the drains through a fine mesh strainer.
Spread the grains out on a parchment lined baking sheet to cool. Pick out any remaining pieces of onion and garlic if needed.
Portion grains into airtight containers or resealable bags and freeze.
To reheat: place grains in a microwavable container with a vented microwave cover on top. Microwave on high in 1-minute intervals until warm, stirring as needed. Or reheat in a pan on stovetop.