Roasted Vegetable Farro Salad

Farro is an ancient grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years and was a staple food in ancient Rome.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Roasted Vegetable Farro Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Farro
• 2 medium Bell peppers
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese

Instructions

1. Cook farro according to package instructions.
2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Chop the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
4. Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and Kalamata olives.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the dressing.
8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
11. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.