
Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowls
Hearty, colorful grain bowls loaded with caramelized roasted vegetables over a base of fluffy farro or quinoa, drizzled with a bright lemon-tahini dressing. A satisfying, plant-based meal that's easy to meal-prep and endlessly customizable.
4 servings · Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Total 55 min
Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
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1.5 cup farro rinsed
2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
1 large red bell pepper seeded and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion cut into wedges
2 cup broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp olive oil divided
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained, patted dry
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Tahini Dressing
3 tbsp tahini well-stirred
3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 1 large lemon)
1 clove garlic minced or grated
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp water more to thin
1 pinch salt
Equipment
Oven
Stovetop
Saucepan
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
Pot
Fork
Whisk
Jelly Roll (10x15)
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Dipping Fork- Chef's Knife
Instructions
- Combine the @[Farro] and @[Water] (or vegetable broth) in a medium #[Mixing Bowl]. Bring to a boil ^[over high heat], then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook ~[for 25–30 minutes], until the @[Farro] is tender but still has a pleasant chew. Drain any excess liquid, fluff with a fork, and season lightly with @[Salt].
- Preheat your #[Oven] to ![425°F]. Spread the @[Carrots], @[Zucchini], @[Red Bell Pepper], @[Red Onion], and @[Broccoli Florets] across a large #[Baking Sheet] in a single layer. Add the drained @[Chickpeas]. Drizzle with @[Olive Oil] and @[Balsamic Vinegar], then sprinkle with @[Salt] and @[Black Pepper]. Toss everything well to coat. Roast ~[for 25–30 minutes], flipping once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.
- While the vegetables roast, whisk together the @[Tahini], @[Lemon Juice], minced @[Garlic], and @[Olive Oil] in a small #[Mixing Bowl] until smooth. Add @[Water] one tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches a pourable, creamy consistency. Season with a pinch of @[Salt] and adjust @[Lemon Juice] to taste.
- Divide the cooked @[Farro] among four bowls. Top generously with the roasted vegetables and @[Chickpeas]. Drizzle each bowl with the lemon-tahini dressing. Garnish with fresh @[Flat-Leaf Parsley] and a sprinkle of @[Sesame Seeds] if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.




