Farro and Eggplant with Sundried Tomato Pesto
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
1305 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Farro and Eggplant with Sundried Tomato Pesto
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A hearty vegan salad with zesty sun-dried tomato and walnut pesto and pan-fried eggplant. Cooks in 30 minutes and good for meal prep. Can be enjoyed warm or cold. Works as a main meal or side salad.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup farro dry
- 2 eggplant medium, sliced into ½” thick half moons
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- ¾ cup tomatoes sliced, sun dried
- ¾ cup walnuts halved
- ¾ cup parsley fresh, leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the farro according to package instructions. (This can vary slightly by brand.)
- Combine all the pesto ingredients in a food processor and blend for 3-4 minutes, until it forms a thick paste.
- Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add eggplant slices to the pan, in a single layer.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned. Flip the pieces and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from pan when pieces are browned on both sides and slightly soft.
- Toss the cooked farro with the sun-dried tomato pesto. Gently fold in the cooked eggplant.
- Serve hot or cold.
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Notes
- Note: This farro can be kept for 2-3 days in the fridge. It’s also delicious served with parmesan cheese, if a vegan recipe is not required.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1305kcal
(65%)
Carbohydrates
138g
(46%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
80g
(123%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
3085mg
(66%)
Fiber
38g
(152%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
2361IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
201mg
(20%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1305kcal | 65% |
| Carbohydrates | 138g | 46% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 3085mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 38g | 152% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 2361IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
3 reviews
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