PESTO FARRO WITH SPRING VEGGIES

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Creamy and bursting with the fresh tastes of spring, this delicious grain bowl can be served as a vegetarian meal or as a side with your favorite protein.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Bowls

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 ½ cups Italian farro
4 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup green peas
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Combine water and farro in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, until farro is creamy and water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pesto, 1/2 of the lemon zest, 1/2 of the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cover the bottom of a skillet with a small amount of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and peas. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and season vegetables with remaining lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with vegetables and garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 173.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Gregory Isaaks
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook farro and this recipe did not disappoint. The pesto was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Fazal
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I used a store-bought pesto and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Logan Ketchum
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and the pesto is so versatile.


Khadar Ahmed
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Nnamdi Emmanuel (Freestar)
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook farro and this recipe did not disappoint. The pesto was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabriel Estrada
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I used a store-bought pesto and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


NADEGE JOSNA
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and the pesto is so versatile.


Raheel Khano
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Ashar
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook farro and this recipe did not disappoint. The pesto was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


namawejje hajarah
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I used a store-bought pesto and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Susan Borman
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and the pesto is so versatile.


Chad
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Thato Setsumi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook farro and this recipe did not disappoint. The pesto was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Akhtar Dada
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I used a store-bought pesto and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Apple Core
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and the pesto is so versatile.


Edith Slocum
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Nyamsuren Lkhagvadulam
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I'm not a huge fan of farro, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kulsoomkhan Khan
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used brown farro instead of white farro, and it turned out great. The pesto was flavorful and the spring vegetables added a nice freshness to the dish.