Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend Recipe For Easy Meals
Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend Recipe is a quick and wholesome grain dish made with Trader Joe’s Harvest Grains Blend, olive oil, garlic, onion, and broth. It’s simple to cook, full of texture from couscous, orzo, quinoa, and garbanzo beans, and perfect as a side dish or a hearty meal. This easy one-pan recipe offers balanced flavor, easy reheating, and endless variations for any home cook.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup (about 160 g) Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend
- 2 cups (about 480 ml) chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus a little extra for finishing)
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish: parsley, thyme or basil (choose one or mix)
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar for brightness
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your pan. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and the olive oil. Stir for about 2–3 minutes until the onion begins to soften
- 2
Add garlic. Add the minced garlic and continue stirring for another 30–60 seconds until fragrant—but don’t let it brown too much
- 3
Add broth and bring to a boil. Pour in the 2 cups of broth, and increase heat to bring it to a gentle boil
- 4
Add the Harvest Blend. Once the liquid is boiling, stir in the 1 cup of Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend. Give it a quick stir to distribute everything
- 5
Simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 12–15 minutes, or until the grains have absorbed the liquid and are tender
- 6
Fluff and season. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and fluff the grains with a fork. Taste and add salt & pepper as needed. If desired, stir in a little more olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
- 7
Add fresh herbs and serve. Transfer to a serving dish or dinner plates, sprinkle the fresh chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, or basil) on top.