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Hearty Winter Farro with spinach, tomatoes.
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Hearty Winter Farro

Hearty farro, combined with roasted butternut squash and crisp kale come together for a delicious winter dish. Serve on the side of your main course or add a protein to it as a stand alone dish!
Course Main Course
Keyword Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Kale, Onion, Parsley, Salt, Thyme, Vegetable Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar
Dietary Need Vegetarian
Cooking Method Oven, Stovetop
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Calories 133kcal
Author Have A Plant

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Small Saucepan
  • Medium Bowl
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 Butternut Squash Peeled and cut in ½-inch cubes (about 3 ½ cups)
  • 1 Sweet Onion Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Divided
  • 1 cup Farro Rinsed
  • 1 cup Kale Chopped, stems removed
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cubed squash, chopped onion, oil, salt, and black pepper and toss. Spread evenly on prepared pan. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • In medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water and farro to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until farro is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Drain excess water.
  • Stir in roasted squash, roasted onions, chopped kale, sea salt, pepper, vinegar, thyme, and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g