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Farro Grain Bowl

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Contributed by: Nicole Bodin

Farro Grain Bowl

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Farro is a slightly chewy, satisfying whole grain. It is definitely worth a try! Serve this dish with a protein of your choice (chicken, beans, tofu, fish, a fried or hard-boiled egg, or something else of your choice). 

Serves:
8 servings
Total Time:
25 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes

Ingredients


Zucchini - 1 Bell-pepper - 1 Sweet-potato - 1 Brussels-sprouts - ½ lb Farro - 2 cups, uncooked Oil - 3 Tablespoons canola, avocado, sesame or light olive oil Garlic - 1 Tablespoon Pepper - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat Oven 400 °F
Step 2
Slice veggies into bite-size cubes (Slab, Stick, Cube).
Step 3
Place veggies on baking tray and mix with 2 Tablespoons oil and seasonings of your choice.
Step 4
Roast veggies in oven for 25 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, boil 4 cups water.
Step 6
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and add 2 cups farro.
Step 7
Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 8
Once water has been absorbed, remove farro from heat and drizzle with 1 Tablespoon oil.
Step 9
Mix roasted veggies in with the farro.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
2/3 cup serving
Calories:
200 Calories
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 36
Dietary Fiber:
8
Protein:
6