Pesto Farro with Spring Veggies

Pesto Farro with Spring Veggies

Creamy and bursting with the fresh tastes of spring, this delicious farro and pesto vegetable bowl can be served as a vegetarian main or a side dish.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
421 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine water and farro in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, until farro is creamy and water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat and stir in pesto, 1/2 of the lemon zest, 1/2 of the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cover the bottom of a skillet with a small amount of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and peas. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and season vegetables with remaining lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with vegetables and garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
  • 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1.5 cups Italian farro

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