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Fall Farro Grain Bowl with Roasted Veg and Crispy Cheese
A hearty and colorful grain bowl combining roasted vegetables, tender farro, crispy cheese, and a tangy lemon dressing—perfect for a nourishing fall meal.
Ingredients
Grains and Legumes
- 1 cup uncooked pearled farro (rinsed)
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
Vegetables
- 1 small butternut squash (peeled, seeds removed, chopped into ½-inch cubes)
- 1 bunch kale (ribs removed, thinly sliced)
- 4 shallots shallots (thinly sliced)
Dairy and Nuts
- 6 oz bread cheese (chopped into ½-inch cubes)
- ½ cup pistachios (roughly chopped)
Aromatics and Sweeteners
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lemon lemon (zest and juice)
Seasonings and Oils
- 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon honey
- pinch red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup olive oil (for dressing)
Instructions
- Roast butternut squash and chickpeas at 450°F for 22 minutes, tossing with 1.5 tbsp olive oil and seasonings.
- Cook farro in boiling salted water for 30 minutes until tender, then drain and fluff.
- In the last 8-10 minutes of roasting, add kale to the sheet and roast until crisp tender.
- Sauté shallots in 2.5–3 tbsp olive oil until deep golden and crispy, then remove and season with salt.
- Fry cheese cubes in remaining olive oil until golden, about 1 minute per side.
- Whisk dressing ingredients, adjust with lemon juice or honey, then toss all components in a large bowl and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.