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Farro Bake

URL: https://cozypeachkitchen.com/farro-bake/

Ingredients

The base

  • cups pearled farro
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • ½ teaspoon dry parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dry oregano
  • cups vegetable broth
  • 14.5 ounces can diced fire-roasted tomatoes with juices
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ear sweet corn, shucked and kernels sliced off
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 15 ounces can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley (optional)
  • balsamic glaze to taste

The topping

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • cups shredded asiago cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the farro and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  3. Heat olive oil in a medium pot, add tomato paste and dry herbs, and cook for about a minute.
  4. Stir in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and spices, and bring to a simmer.
  5. In a baking dish, combine corn, bell pepper, chickpeas, parsley, and rinsed farro.
  6. Pour the simmering broth over the farro mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Cover the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Slice the zucchini thinly and mix with asiago cheese, pumpkin seeds, and seasoning.
  9. After 30 minutes, remove the cover, stir in remaining asiago, and top with zucchini.
  10. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the zucchini is golden.
  11. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 servings
Calories
361
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
56g
Total protein
17g
Sodium
805mg
Cholesterol
11mg

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