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Green Goddess Farro Bowl
Nawaal Ahmed

Green Goddess Farro Bowl with Fresh Herbs and Creamy Dressing

Healthy Green Goddess Farro Grain Bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup farro dry, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1/2 cup snap peas trimmed
  • 1/2 cup asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cooked white beans or chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Method
 

  1. Cook the farro in salted boiling water until tender but still chewy, then drain and let it cool slightly
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and blanch the snap peas and asparagus until bright green and just tender, then transfer to cold water to stop cooking
  3. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, dill, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy
  4. Taste the dressing and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed for balance
  5. Place the cooked farro in a serving bowl as the base layer
  6. Arrange the blanched vegetables, beans, and sliced radishes over the farro
  7. Drizzle the green goddess dressing generously over the top
  8. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds for crunch and serve immediately

Notes

Protein: 18 g

Carbohydrates: 55 g

Fat: 14 g

Fiber: 10 g

Sugar: 5 g

Sodium: 320 mg