Grains in Herby Buttermilk

Name: Grains in Herby Buttermilk
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mixed unhulled grains (such as spelt, whole barley, and/or whole farro); 1 small onion, unpeeled, halved; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 3x1" strips lemon zest; Kosher salt; 1½ cups parsley leaves with tender stems; 1 cup dill fronds; 1 cup buttermilk, preferably room temperature; ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, preferably room temperature; ½ lemon; Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling); Freshly ground black pepper

By Andy Baraghani

February 11, 2020

Photo by Laura Murray, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

The herbed sauce in this grain dish gets a double hit of punchy dairy: Not as sharp as other acidic ingredients, buttermilk lends a unique tang and yogurt brings body and richness.

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