Comforting Farro Bowl
Indulge in the comforting embrace of a warm farro dish, featuring chewy grains tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and creamy feta. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and impresses at dinner parties. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it offers endless customization options to suit your taste and seasonal veggies on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearled farro
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Farro: In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to boil over medium heat. Add farro, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender yet chewy.
- Sauté the Vegetables: While the farro cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften and burst (about 5 minutes).
- Add Spinach: Toss in spinach leaves and stir until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Combine Ingredients: Fluff the cooked farro with a fork and add it to the skillet mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Add Feta & Seasoning: Crumble feta over the top along with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to incorporate.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate while warm, drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg