Healthy Recipes Healthy Side Dish Recipes Healthy Grain Side Dish Recipes 7 Side Dish Recipes for Whole Grains By EatingWell Editors EatingWell Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Articles by "EatingWell Editors" are a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, articles are updated by a number of writers and editors over time to keep the information as up-to-date and comprehensive as possible. The EatingWell team includes industry-leading food and nutrition editors, registered dietitians, expert Test Kitchen staffers and designers who produce award-winning journalism, delicious recipes and engaging content. Our work has earned more than 50 national and international awards for writing, editing, art direction, creative marketing and publishing excellence EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Our whole grain side dishes feature hearty whole grains like barley, quinoa and bulgur. Whole grains are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients and are also rich in carbohydrates, the body's main fuel supply. Research shows that filling up on high-fiber foods may help you prevent weight gain—or even encourage weight loss. You'll feel full longer with these delicious and healthy side dish recipes featuring whole grains. 01 of 07 Fresh Herb & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf View Recipe This pilaf, made with nutty bulgur, gets plenty of bright flavor from fresh dill, mint, parsley, ginger and lemon. 02 of 07 Rice & Lentil Salad View Recipe A simple dressing of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard and paprika flavors this rice and lentil salad. It's a great way to use up leftovers. 03 of 07 Savory Millet Cakes View Recipe In this recipe, millet is cooked to a polenta-like consistency with shredded vegetables, lemon zest and grated cheese, shaped into patties and browned in a skillet. The result is a unique pancake that's a little crunchy on the outside and creamy inside. Try them as a side dish with chicken or fish for dinner or over mixed greens for lunch. 04 of 07 Winter Squash Risotto View Recipe Sweet winter squash and earthy shiitake mushrooms are delicious in this creamy risotto. 05 of 07 Bulgur with Ginger & Orange View Recipe Bulgur is ubiquitous in Middle Eastern cooking but also pairs deliciously with Asian seasonings. This simple side dish is perfect with beef, lamb or poultry. For variations, substitute toasted sesame seeds for the almonds, or carrot juice (it is surprisingly good and certainly nutritious) for orange juice. 06 of 07 Tomato Gratin View Recipe A gratin is any dish topped with cheese or breadcrumbs mixed with butter, then heated until browned--but it needn't be heavy. This one has plenty of garden-fresh tomatoes and herbs, a touch of full-flavored cheese and a crispy crumb topping. 07 of 07 Parsley Tabbouleh View Recipe Serve this tart, parsley-dominated tabbouleh at your next backyard gathering. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit