Farro With Roasted Vegetables (Printable)

Chewy farro with caramelized roasted vegetables in olive oil and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup uncooked farro
02 - 3 cups vegetable broth or water

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 zucchini, diced
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Dressing & Finish

13 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
15 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, carrot, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway, until caramelized and tender.
04 - Rinse farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine farro and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
05 - In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, roasted vegetables, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently to combine.
06 - Stir in fresh parsley and top with crumbled feta cheese if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted vegetables get those sweet, caramelized edges that make even vegetable skeptics reach for seconds
  • Farro holds its texture beautifully, so each bite is satisfyingly chewy never mushy
  • This dish travels exceptionally well for potlucks and actually tastes better at room temperature
02 -
  • Farro can vary wildly in cooking times depending on the brand so start checking at 20 minutes rather than blindly following the timer
  • Do not crowd your vegetables too closely on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast and you will miss out on those crispy caramelized bits
03 -
  • Leftovers keep beautifully for up to four days and the farro continues to absorb the dressing making it more flavorful each day
  • If you can find pearled farro it cooks in about 15 minutes which can be a game changer on busy weeknights
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