Farro Bowl That’s Packed with Goodness

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Mediterranean Farro Bowl with Chickpeas Recipe is a nutritious and satisfying dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean diet. It’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner recipe, packed with wholesome ingredients like farro, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables.

This bowl not only provides a hearty meal but can also be customized to your liking, making it a versatile choice for weeknight dinners.

Nutritious Mediterranean Farro Bowl

This Mediterranean Farro Bowl features nutty farro combined with protein-rich chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and a drizzle of tahini dressing. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 cup farro, rinsed and drained
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Tahini dressing for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Farro: In a medium pot, combine farro and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until farro is tender. Drain if necessary and set aside.
Prep the Vegetables: While the farro is cooking, prepare the vegetables by chopping the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro, chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.