Crock Pot Grains

Discover the ultimate make-ahead dish with this Crock Pot Grains recipe, a hearty medley of quinoa, brown rice, and farro slow-cooked to perfection in savory vegetable broth. Infused with aromatic garlic powder, dried thyme, and a hint of black pepper, this dish offers a rich, herbaceous flavor that’s both comforting and versatile. Designed for busy lifestyles, the recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time before the crock pot takes over, transforming simple pantry staples into a fluffy, nutrient-packed side dish or meal base. Perfect for grain bowls, salads, or stir-fries, this recipe is a hands-off way to elevate wholesome whole grains into everyday mealtime staples. Make it ahead and enjoy its convenience—leftovers store beautifully for up to four days!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Brown rice
• 1 cup Farro
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa, brown rice, and farro thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove any excess starch and debris. Drain well.

Step 2

In a 6-quart crock pot, add the rinsed quinoa, brown rice, and farro.

Step 3

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, dried thyme, and black pepper until evenly distributed.

Step 4

Add the bay leaf to the mixture, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking, as this can release steam and extend cook time.

Step 6

After 4 hours, check the grains for doneness. They should be tender and all liquid should be absorbed. If there's still some liquid, cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on LOW.

Step 7

Once the grains are cooked, remove the bay leaf and fluff the mixture gently with a fork.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or use as the base for grain bowls, salads, or stir-fries. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1984.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2110.2

Total Fat 43.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6915.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 355.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 77.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 330.5mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2795.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.5%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 66.9%