Description
Indulge in a cozy bowl filled with roasted root vegetables and nutty farro, topped with creamy avocado and feta cheese—a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup farro
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium beets, peeled and chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced into wedges
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Veggies: Toss the chopped carrots and beets along with the onion wedges onto the baking sheet.
- Season and Roast: Drizzle olive oil over the veggies, season generously with salt and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the Farro: While the veggies roast, cook farro according to package instructions (about 20-25 minutes in boiling water). Drain any excess water.
- Assemble Your Bowl: In serving bowls, layer cooked farro first, then top with roasted vegetables. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Add Finishing Touches: Slice fresh avocado just before serving and place it atop each bowl. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or add proteins like chickpeas for added heartiness. For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or rosemary during roasting.