Hearty Roasted Vegetable Farro (Printable)

Nourishing bowl featuring roasted vegetables, nutty farro, and a tangy lemon-tahini drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup farro, rinsed
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Roasted Vegetables

04 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 zucchini, sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, sliced
08 - 1 cup broccoli florets
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Dressing

14 - 1/4 cup tahini
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
17 - 2 tablespoons warm water, plus more if needed
18 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
22 - Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Bring 3 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add farro, reduce heat to simmer, and cook uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water and set aside.
03 - Arrange sweet potato, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and broccoli florets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Roast vegetables in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and tender.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, warm water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Add additional water to adjust consistency if needed.
06 - Divide cooked farro evenly among four serving bowls. Top with roasted vegetables.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with lemon-tahini dressing. Garnish with chopped parsley, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a lemon wedge if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It clears out your vegetable drawer without feeling like leftovers.
  • The tahini dressing is so good you'll want to put it on everything for the next week.
  • You can eat it warm right away or cold the next day and it still tastes intentional.
  • It's filling enough that you won't be hunting for snacks an hour later.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the vegetables on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast and you'll end up with soggy, bland pieces.
  • Rinse the farro before cooking or it can taste slightly bitter and cloudy.
  • Whisk the dressing with warm water, not cold, or the tahini will seize up and turn grainy instead of creamy.
03 -
  • Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes until they start to pop, it makes a huge difference.
  • If your tahini is thick and stubborn, stir it well before measuring or the dressing will be lumpy.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it and adjust the lemon or salt, tahini brands vary and some need more help than others.
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