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Ratatouille with Farro

Ratatouille with Farro is loaded with summer vegetables, like tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant. Enjoy it as a vegetarian main or as a side dish with a protein.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked pearled farro
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 small yellow onion (roughly chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 medium eggplant (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 medium zucchini (cut into 1/4-inch dice)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch squares)
  • 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes (or 3 small, cut into 1/4-inch dice)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Cook farro in generously salted water according to package directions until al dente, about 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Meanwhile, set a large skillet oven over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, onion, garlic, and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggplant and another 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant begins to soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato paste and thyme and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  5. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, another pinch of salt, and a twist of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the farro, remaining tablespoon olive oil and basil and serve.

Notes

  • Makes 5 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/4 cups Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 8.5g (17%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 45.5mg (2%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/4 cups
Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 8.5g 17%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 45.5mg 2%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%

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