Farro With Roasted Vegetables (Print version)

Hearty farro grain bowl with tender roasted Mediterranean vegetables

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted vegetables develop deep caramelized edges that make every bite feel like a treat from a high-end restaurant
  • It keeps beautifully for days, actually tasting better as the flavors meld together
  • You can swap vegetables based on whatever looks fresh at the farmers market or what needs using up in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Do not skip rinsing the farro, otherwise it can turn out gummy and sticky instead of fluffy and separate
  • The vegetables continue cooking after they come out of the oven, so pull them when they are just starting to char
  • Letting the salad sit for 15 minutes before serving allows the farro to absorb all those roasted vegetable juices
03 -
  • Toast the farro in a dry pan for 3 minutes before cooking to add a nutty depth that makes the whole dish taste more complex
  • Roast your vegetables on the lower rack if you find they are burning too quickly before the farro is done
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