Roasted Veggies and Farro
I was excited that Costco’s now carries farro. I use to be able to get it at Publix but have not seen it in awhile. Farro is a grain and it does not taste like rice. It has a nutty flavor and a chewy texture. It was initially challenging to get my kids to understand this but I think I have succeeded with this recipe. This particular recipe calls for cooking the farro in chicken stock and cooking it a little longer than recommended. Mixing it with roasted vegetables and some arugula gave the farro a very appetizing appeal. I did throw in some chicken but it is not necessary to the recipe. I did it because the guys in our house are very meat and starch kind of people…
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Farro
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1 c farro
2 c low sodium chicken broth
In a medium saucepan bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the farro. Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 35 minutes. Drain the farro and set aside.
Roasted Vegetables
1 head of cauliflower cut into flowerettes
1 pint of Villagio Marzano tomatoes cut in half (found these at Ingles) but you can use any type of cherry tomato
Olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Oregano
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet add the cauliflower flowerettes and the tomato halves. Toss with enough olive oil to coat then season with sea salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast for about 25 minutes stirring halfway through.
Oregano Chicken Strips
1.5 lbs. of chicken breast cut into 1” x 2” strips
Olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground Black Pepper
Oregano
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. On a rimming baking sheet toss the chicken strips with olive oil then season with sea salt, black pepper and oregano. Roast for 15 minute stirring halfway through.
1 c freshly grated parmesan cheese plus additional for garnish
3 c arugula
2 T capers
4 T parsley leaves, minced
Sea salt
Freshly ground Black Pepper
In a large bowl toss the hot farro, arugula, the roasted veggies, the chicken, the cheese, parsley and capers. Allow for the arugula to wilt then season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Top with additional cheese and serve immediately.
Serves 4
