Farro Grain Bowl

User Reviews

5

165 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    431 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Farro Grain Bowl

This Farro Grain Bowl combines cooked farro with roasted butternut squash, kale dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, cooked beets, pistachios, and feta cheese. The mix of roasted vegetables, hearty grain, and crunchy nuts delivers varied textures and flavors. It serves as a wholesome main or side dish and benefits from the brightness of the dressing coating the kale before adding the other ingredients.

Description

The Farro Grain Bowl features farro cooked until tender and cooled, combined with roasted butternut squash that has been drizzled with olive oil and lightly seasoned. Kale is massaged with a dressing made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper, which softens the leaves and adds a flavorful tang.

The bowl is finished with cooked, chopped beets for earthiness, pistachios adding crunch and nuttiness, and crumbled feta cheese providing a salty, creamy contrast. The balance of these ingredients creates a nourishing bowl with a mix of textures from chewy grains to crunchy nuts and creamy cheese.

This bowl can be served cold or at room temperature, making it convenient for meal prep or a packed lunch. The combination of flavors and ingredients makes it versatile enough for a light dinner or a filling side.

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and will last about five days refrigerated.

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Ingredients

Servings

Grain Bowl

  • ½ cup farro uncooked
  • 8 ounces kale de-stemmed and chopped, about 6 cups
  • 3 cups butternut squash cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 beet cooked, chopped
  • ½ cup pistachio
  • ¼ cup feta cheese

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic pressed, clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook farro according to directions on package and cool completely.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the butternut squash on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool.
  3. While farro and butternut squash are cooling, whisk together the salad dressing.
  4. Add kale to a salad bowl. Pour dressing over kale and toss until kale is evenly coated.
  5. Toss in the cooled farro and butternut squash. Add beets, pistachios and feta cheese on top and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For best texture, allow farro and roasted squash to cool completely before assembling.
  • Dressing kale before adding other ingredients helps soften the greens and enhance flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 1080mg (23%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 16964IU (339%) Vitamin C 80mg (89%) Calcium 282mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 1080mg 23%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 16964IU 339%
Vitamin C 80mg 89%
Calcium 282mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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