Maple Kissed Warm Grain Mushroom Bowl (Printable Version)

Nourishing grain bowl with maple-glazed mushrooms, warming spices, and fresh herbs.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup farro (or brown rice or quinoa)
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)

→ Mushrooms & Vegetables

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 14 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or button), sliced
07 - 2 cups baby spinach
08 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

→ Maple Spice Glaze

09 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse the farro under cold water. Combine farro and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid and fluff with a fork.
02 - While grains cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and most moisture has evaporated.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
05 - Pour the maple spice glaze over the browned mushrooms. Stir thoroughly to coat and cook for 2–3 minutes until the glaze thickens and evenly coats the mushrooms.
06 - Add baby spinach to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until just wilted. If using walnuts, stir them in at this stage.
07 - Divide cooked grains among 4 bowls. Top with the maple-spiced mushrooms and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
08 - Serve warm while the grains retain their texture and the glaze is still glossy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The maple spice glaze hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that keeps you coming back for bite after bite
  • Its one of those rare dishes that tastes even better as leftovers, making it perfect for meal prep days
  • You can swap the grains based on whatever is sitting in your pantry, which I appreciate more than I should
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of letting the mushrooms brown properly, that is where all the flavor lives
  • The glaze will look very thick when you first mix it, but it loosens up over the heat
  • Farro holds its texture better than rice if you are planning to eat this throughout the week
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them, it makes such a difference
  • If the glaze seems too sweet, add an extra splash of soy sauce to balance it out

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