Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey that blends the hearty goodness of farro with the vibrant flavors of roasted squash, tangy feta, and refreshing mint. This delectable dish offers a delightful interplay of textures and a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Embark on this culinary adventure as we explore the diverse recipes featured in this article, each offering a unique twist on this wholesome and satisfying meal.
**Recipes:**
1. **Farro with Roasted Squash, Feta, and Mint:** This classic combination brings together the earthy notes of farro, the sweetness of roasted squash, the salty tang of feta, and the invigorating freshness of mint. It's a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that showcases the best of seasonal ingredients.
2. **Farro Salad with Roasted Squash, Chickpeas, and Pomegranate:** This vibrant salad takes the classic farro dish to new heights with the addition of roasted squash, chickpeas, and pomegranate. The sweet and savory flavors of the squash and pomegranate complement each other perfectly, while the chickpeas add a satisfying crunch and protein boost.
3. **Farro Stuffed Squash with Feta and Herbs:** This creative dish combines the wholesome goodness of farro with theRoasted Squash with Feta and Mint and Farro Salad with Roasted Squash, Chickpeas, and Pomegranate. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this versatile grain, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
WINTER SQUASH, LEEK AND FARRO GRATIN WITH FETA AND MINT
A delicious, and simple, winter squash gratin. This tastes like the filling of many Greek winter squash pies I have made, but it is a simpler dish. The squash is roasted, which gives it great depth of flavor. I love the sweetness of the squash against the salty feta, and the chewy farro against the tender squash. Most of the elements for this gratin can be prepared ahead if you want to go about this piecemeal - farro freezes well and keeps for a few days in the refrigerator; roasted squash keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days as well.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Place squash on baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss squash until evenly coated with oil. Place in oven and roast until tender and lightly colored, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Turn heat down to 375 degrees.
- Heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add leeks. Cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and continue to cook, stirring often, until tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add squash and mint to pan and toss together. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl beat eggs. Add salt to taste (remembering that feta is very salty) and feta, and beat together until feta has broken up into eggs. Stir in squash and leek mixture and farro. Scrape into oiled baking dish. Drizzle remaining oil over top.
- Bake 35 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 688 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FARRO TABBOULEH WITH FETA
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the farro and place it in a large saucepan with 4 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain.
- Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, chickpeas, scallions, parsley, and mint in a very large bowl.
- In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the hot farro to the vegetables and herbs, pour the dressing on top, and stir to combine. Carefully stir in the feta, olives, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Serve at room temperature.
ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH AND FARRO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium delicata squash, olive oil, salt, large fennel bulb, smoked paprika, lacinato kale, farro, canned chickpea, creamy goat cheese, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190˚C).
- Prepare the delicata squash. Using a long, sharp knife, remove the ends of the squash, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp. Rinse and reserve the seeds. Lay each half of the squash down on its cut side and cut into ½-inch (1-cm) thick slices.
- Place the squash in the 3 quart prep bowl along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover the bowl with the lid and shake to fully coat the squash.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the squash to the baking sheet, spread in a single layer, and roast for 20 minutes.
- While the squash is roasting, remove the fennel fronds and bottom end and thinly slice the bulb. Add to the bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cover and shake well to coat.
- After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet with the squash from the oven and add the fennel, spreading evenly. Return to the oven for another 20 minutes, until the squash is tender and slightly browned and the fennel is tender and caramelized.
- Add the delicata seeds to the 1½ quart prep bowl. Depending on how many seeds there are, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and ½-1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cover the bowl with the lid and shake to coat the seeds well.
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seeds in a single layer and add to the oven for the last 10 minutes while the squash and fennel finish roasting, until golden brown.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, add the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, and garlic. Whisk to combine, then season with salt and pepper. Slowly stream in the olive oil, whisking to emulsify. Season with more salt, if needed.
- In a large bowl, assemble the salad. Add the kale, farro, and chickpeas, then the roasted delicata and fennel, and finally the goat cheese. Toss to combine. Top with the roasted squash seeds.
- Add the salad to a serving bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
- Leftover salad will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Enjoy!
- Nutrition (without dressing) per serving - Calories: 275, Total fat: 10 grams, Total carbs: 40 grams, Dietary fiber: 10 grams, Sugars: 8 grams, Protein: 11 grams
- Nutrition - Apple Cider Vinaigrette per serving - Serving size: 2 tablespoons - Calories: 122, Total fat: 11 grams, Total carbs: 6 grams, Dietary fiber: 0 grams, Sugars: 5 grams, Protein: 0 grams
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 15 grams
FARRO SALAD WITH BEETS, GREENS AND FETA
Farro is a sturdy grain that stands up well to formidable ingredients like beets, their greens and salty feta cheese. That hardiness and versatility, as well as its sweet, nutty flavor, have made farro a popular option for filling out a salad in order to create a main dish. If you're in doubt, sliced or shredded poached or roasted chicken would make a nice addition. Either way the farro absorbs color from the red beets, giving the dish a pinkish tint that only deepens as hours pass. (In fact, you can make the dish up to a day ahead. And it travels well, making it fine picnic fare.) Soak the grains for an hour before cooking, and be sure to cook until tender, or else the salad will be chewy.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, main course, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the greens. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and set aside.
- Bring the water back to a boil, and add the farro. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring from time to time, or until the farro is tender. Remove from the heat and allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- While the farro is cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil(s). Add to the farro. Peel and dice the beets and add, along with the beet greens, feta or goat cheese, herbs and walnuts. Toss together, and serve warm or room temperature with a little more cheese sprinkled over the top if you wish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 141 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right farro: There are three main types of farro: semi-pearled, pearled, and whole. Semi-pearled farro is the best choice for this recipe, as it has a chewy texture and cooks in about 30 minutes.
- Roast the squash until it is tender and caramelized: This will bring out the natural sweetness of the squash and make it a delicious addition to the salad.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, and parsley, will add a pop of flavor to the salad.
- Don't skimp on the feta cheese: Feta cheese adds a salty, tangy flavor to the salad that is essential for a balanced flavor profile.
- Serve the salad warm or at room temperature: This salad is best served warm or at room temperature, so that the flavors have a chance to meld together.
Conclusion:
Farro with Roasted Squash, Feta, and Mint is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. This salad is also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. For example, if you don't like feta cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as goat cheese or Parmesan cheese. You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as roasted red peppers or zucchini. No matter how you choose to make it, Farro with Roasted Squash, Feta, and Mint is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try.
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