As the busyness of the season sets in and dinner preparation becomes increasingly daunting, its easy to turn to dinnertime staples like white rice or pasta. But there are also lots of wholesome, healthy, fiber-rich whole grains out there that work wonderfully as dinner sides. From wild rice to a host of quinoa salads, we love experimenting with these kid-friendly whole grain options. Head below the jump for 20 of our very favorite ways to add whole grains to the dinner table.
Acorn Squash PolentaSweet roast acorn squash adds sweetness and depth to my favite creamy polenta recipe.
Make acorn squash polenta
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Wild Rice Salad with CranberriesWith flecks of cranberries, this nutty wild rice salad is a great fall side.
Make wild rice salad with cranberries
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Soba Noodle Stir FryBuckwheat-based soba noodles team up with flavorful veggies, peanut sauce, and spice, for a delicious stir fry.
Make soba noodle stir fry
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Whole Wheat Pizza DoughOnce you've found your go-to whole wheat pizza dough, the sky's the limit. I like mine prepared simply with tomatoes and cheese, but you can make yours any way you'd like!
Make whole wheat pizza dough
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BBQ Baked Beans, Barley, and LentilsBaked beans, lentils, and barley go big with a shot of apple cider vinegar and barbecue sauce!
Make bbq baked beans, with barley and lentils
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Peanut Butter Tofu Rice BowlThis hearty, vegan rice dish gets protein and flavor from tofu and peanut butter.
Make peanut butter tofu rice bowl
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Quinoa Salad with Sauteed Leeks and FetaSauteed leeks lend a touch of sweetness to this satisfying quinoa salad.
Make quinoa with sauteed leeks
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Buckwheat Crepes with Mushroom and SwissBuckwheat crepes don't have to be hard try this simple approach, and add in your favorite savory ingredients.
Make buckwheat crepes with mushroom and swiss
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Simple TabboulehWhole grain bulgar is a wonderful accompaniment to a host of seasonal ingredients, but tomatoes are our favorite.
Make simple tabbouleh
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Vegetarian Fried RiceTurn brown rice and vegetables into a healthy, super-fast dinner.
Make vegetarian fried rice
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Quinoa Salad with Kale and FetaNutrient-rich kale and protein-packed quinoa are the perfect backdrop for creamy, briny feta.
Make quinoa salad with kale and feta
Image: Julie Van Rosendaal
Quick Coconut Ginger RiceSweet corn, ginger, and coconut milk lend big flavor to this tasty take on brown rice.
Make coconut ginger brown rice
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Cranberry, Scallion, and Orange Quinoa SaladThis bright and tangy quinoa salad is the perfect holiday side.
Make quinoa salad
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Brown Rice, Corn, Spinach, and Tomato Frittata MuffinsMake your family their very own frittatas with this cute take on a breakfast classic.
Make brown rice frittata muffins
Image: Julie Van Rosendaal
Quinoa Confetti SaladConfetti salad is a tasty, vegetable-studded side dish.
Make quinoa confetti salad
Image: Jennifer Leal
Whole Grain Cous CousClassic, kid-friendly cous cous goes healthy with whole wheat.
Make whole grain cous cous
Image: Jaime Mormann
Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin seeds, Apples, and Goji BerriesThis yummy quinoa salad is studded with pumpkin seeds, apples, and goji berries, for a bright and crunchy salad.
Make quinoa salad
Image: Jennifer Leal
Millet with VegetablesWholesome millet and vegetables make for a hearty, healthy dinner.
Make millet with vegetables
Image: Jenny Rosenstrach
Whole Wheat Pasta PrimaveraWhole grain pasta, peppers, broccoli, herbs, and Parmesan get together for a healthy comfort food dinner.
Make whole wheat pasta primavera
Image: Angie McGowan
No-Fail Homemade Whole Wheat BreadEven the most dedicated parents need an easy dinner night (or five), so give this whole wheat bread a try and make sandwich night healthy, and awesome.
Make no-fail whole wheat bread
Image: Brooke McLay
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