Mediterranean Farro Pasta Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Nutty farro pasta tossed with Mediterranean vegetables in a zesty dressing

# What You Need:

→ Grains and Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz farro pasta

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
05 - 5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
07 - 1 small red onion, finely sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the farro pasta according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add diced zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still vibrant.
04 - Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Remove skillet from heat.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
06 - In a large bowl, combine cooked farro pasta, sautéed vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
07 - Divide among serving bowls. Top with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Farro has this chewy, almost sweet texture that makes every bite feel substantial without being heavy.
  • The vegetables stay bright and crisp, so it tastes as good cold the next day as it does right off the stove.
  • One bowl covers lunch, dinner, or meal prep, and it gets better as flavors meld overnight.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your skillet when you're sautéing vegetables—they'll steam instead of sear, and you'll miss that caramelization that makes everything taste deeper.
  • Taste your dressing before combining everything; lemon juice varies in strength, and you might need more or less to balance it to your palate.
03 -
  • Toast your pine nuts yourself in a dry skillet for two minutes—they'll have a deeper, richer flavor than buying them pre-toasted.
  • If feta isn't your thing, crumbled goat cheese or even a dollop of whipped ricotta brings the same tangy brightness without the saltiness.
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