Warm Farro Bowl with Honeyed Vegetables Recipe
A wholesome and comforting Warm Farro Bowl with Honeyed Vegetables, featuring tender farro cooked in broth and topped with caramelized mixed vegetables drizzled with honey and fresh herbs. This nutritious vegetarian dish is perfect as a hearty main or satisfying side, enriched with the natural sweetness of honey and the crunch of toasted nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Vegetables
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, or seasonal favorites), diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Farro
- 1 cup farro
- 2 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Instructions
- Cook the Farro: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable or chicken broth to a boil. Add the farro along with a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the farro is tender but still chewy. Drain any excess liquid, then drizzle the cooked farro with olive oil, stir to combine, and set aside.
- Roast the Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the mixed diced vegetables with olive oil, honey, fresh thyme or rosemary, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the vegetables out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast them for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking process, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked farro evenly among serving bowls. Top each bowl with the honeyed roasted vegetables. Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and toasted nuts over the top to add freshness and a satisfying crunch.
- Serve: Serve the bowls warm. This dish works wonderfully as a nutritious main course for vegetarians or as a flavorful side dish alongside your favorite proteins.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Farro can be substituted with other whole grains like quinoa or barley if preferred.
- To save time, farro can be cooked in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey according to taste.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary depending on availability and preference.
- Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform sizes for even roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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