Description
A hearty, nutritious grain salad featuring nutty farro and caramelized roasted vegetables tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
1 cup semi-pearled farro
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, sliced into wedges
2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine the farro and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the farro is tender but still chewy. Drain any excess liquid.
Step 3: Place the sweet potato, red bell pepper, and red onion on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 4: Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
Step 5: While the vegetables roast, prepare the dressing by whisking together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, and chopped kale. The heat from the veggies will slightly wilt the kale.
Step 7: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds if desired. Serve the roasted vegetable and farro salad warm or at room temperature.
Notes
To save time, you can roast the vegetables and cook the farro ahead of time. Store them separately and combine with dressing when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sides & Salads
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg