Classic Grain Bowl

Classic Grain Bowl

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  • Prep20m
  • Cook35m
Total time
55 min
Cook at
425°F
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Recipe written for 4 servings

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Instructions

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  • 425°F

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet (or two smaller ones) with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Uses

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Aluminum Foil
  • 25–30 min
  • High

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed 1 ½ cups farro, 3 ½ cups water, and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the 1 ½ cups farro is tender but still has a pleasant chew. Drain any excess 3 ½ cups water through a colander, then return the 1 ½ cups farro to the pot and fluff with a fork. Cover to keep warm.

Uses

  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Farro
  • Water
  • Salt

While the 1 ½ cups farro cooks, spread the patted-dry 1 can chickpeas on one side of the prepared baking sheet and the 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes cubes and 1 medium red onion wedges on the other side. Drizzle everything with 3 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Toss each section to coat, keeping the 1 can chickpeas separate from the vegetables so they crisp up properly.

Uses

  • Baking Sheet
  • Farro
  • Chickpea
  • Sweet Potato
  • Red Onion
  • Olive Oil
  • 15–20 min
  • 425°F

Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, push the 1 can chickpeas and 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes to the edges, and add the 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons to the center. Return to the oven and roast for another 15–20 minutes, until the 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes is fork-tender, the 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons is golden at the edges, and the 1 can chickpeas are deeply golden and starting to crisp. They will continue to crisp as they cool.

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  • Oven
  • Chickpea
  • Sweet Potato
  • Zucchini

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup tahini well-stirred, 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed, grated garlic finely grated or minced, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 ½ cups water, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp cumin until smooth and creamy. The dressing will seize up at first — keep whisking and it will come together. Add more 3 ½ cups water, 1 tbsp at a time, until it reaches a pourable, drizzle-able consistency. Taste and adjust ½ tsp salt or 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed as needed.

Uses

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tahini Well-Stirred
  • Lemon Juice
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Water

To build each mixing bowl: start with a generous base of cooked 1 ½ cups farro (about ¾ cup per bowl). Add a small handful of baby spinach to one side — the warmth of the farro will gently wilt it. Arrange the roasted 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons, and 1 medium red onion over the top, then pile on a big scoop of crispy 1 can chickpeas.

Uses

  • Farro
  • Sweet Potato
  • Zucchini
  • Red Onion
  • Chickpea

Fan a few slices of medium avocado pitted over the mixing bowl. Sprinkle with ¼ cup pumpkin seeds also called pepitas, ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped, and crumbled ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (if using). Drizzle generously with the 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed-¼ cup tahini well-stirred dressing. Serve with a 1 medium lemon cut into wedges wedge on the side for an extra squeeze of brightness.

Uses

  • Avocado
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Parsley
  • Feta Cheese
  • Lemon Juice
  • Tahini Well-Stirred
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

580

Cal

Protein

18 g

12%

Carbs

68 g

47%

Fat

26 g

40%