Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for microwavable grain blend
Best swap for microwavable grain blend: Cooked farro, 1:1 cooked; cook on stovetop, cool slightly before using.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Microwavable Grain Blend?
The best swap for Microwavable Grain Blend is Cooked Farro, 1:1 cooked; cook on stovetop, cool slightly before using. Another option is Cooked Quinoa, 1:1 cooked; quickest stovetop alternative. The table below also lists Cooked Brown Rice, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Cooked farro | 1:1 cooked; cook on stovetop, cool slightly before using Diet and health: Farro is a type of wheat, so it contains gluten. |
| Cooked quinoa | 1:1 cooked; quickest stovetop alternative |
| Cooked brown rice | 1:1 cooked; use leftover or instant brown rice How to use it: Reheat leftover rice until it reaches 165°F all the way through. |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Celiac Disease Foundation, Sources of Gluten (opens in a new tab)
- FoodSafety.gov, Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures (opens in a new tab)
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