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

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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