Farro with Blister Tomato and Pesto
Farro with Blistered Tomatoes and Pesto – a delightful Caprese-inspired salad with a twist! This rustic dish combines nutty farro with sweet and tangy blistered tomatoes and roasted red onions, all brought together by basil pesto. Topped with creamy Navy or Great Northern beans, it's a satisfying and hearty meal that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ grape tomatoes
- 1 red onion sliced into wedges
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅔ cups pesto
- 1 cup of dry farro about 3 cups cooked
- 1 can Navy beans drained and rinsed
- fresh basil for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon or zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
Cook Farro:
- Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water.1 cup of dry farro
- In a large covered pot of well-salted water add farro.
- Bring to a medium boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender yet slightly chewy. Drain any excess liquid.
Roast Vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss red onion wedges and cherry tomatoes with a little olive oil on a sheet pan1 ½ grape tomatoes, 1 red onion, 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.2 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ fresh ground black pepper
- Roast for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes blister and onions caramelize.
Assemble the Dish:
- In a large serving bowl, combine cooked farro, navy beans and roasted vegetables.1 can Navy beans
- Add the desired amount of pesto, starting with a few spoonfuls and adjusting to taste. Mix well.⅔ cups pesto
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and sprinkle with grated lemon zest.1 tablespoon lemon or zest of 1 lemon
- Optional: Top with fresh basil.fresh basil for garnish
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 1040mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 649IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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