Farro With Roasted Vegetables (Print Version)

Chewy farro combined with caramelized roasted vegetables in a balsamic dressing.

# What to Use:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup uncooked farro
02 - 3 cups vegetable broth or water

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 zucchini, diced
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Dressing & Finish

13 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
15 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, carrot, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway, until caramelized and tender.
04 - Rinse farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine farro and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
05 - In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, roasted vegetables, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently to combine.
06 - Stir in fresh parsley and top with crumbled feta cheese if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The farro stays satisfyingly chewy even after absorbing all those roasted vegetable flavors
  • It makes enough for dinner tonight plus lunch tomorrow without any extra work
02 -
  • Farro expands quite a bit as it cooks, so use a pot with plenty of room
  • Let the roasted vegetables cool for just 5 minutes before tossing with the farro so they do not make it mushy
03 -
  • Set a timer to stir the vegetables halfway through roasting or you will forget like I always do
  • If your farro still has too much liquid after cooking, just drain it in a fine mesh sieve
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