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15-Minute Italian Farro Bowl

This Italian Farro Bowl is a hearty and comforting dish that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect work-from-home lunch that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized!

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

15 min

Servings

2

This Italian Farro Bowl is full of flavors and textures that come together perfectly for a quick and healthy work from home lunch! Farro is a nutty, chewy grain that acts as the base of this dish, and is accompanied by a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and is topped with a drizzle of creamy pesto dressing. Enjoy this hearty bowl of goodness with your favorite Italian white wine for the full Italian experience!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 large red onion, diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot and add the farro. Cook for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.

  3. 3

    Add the cooked farro to the pan and stir to combine. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

  4. 4

    To make the pesto dressing, in a small bowl, mix together the pesto, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Divide the farro mixture between two bowls and drizzle on the pesto dressing. Serve immediately!

Chef's Tip

For more flavor and texture, add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts to each bowl!

Fun Fact

Farro is an ancient grain dating back to ancient Europe and the Mediterranean basin - it has been a crop for over 5,000 years!

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