Roasted Carrots with Farro
Farro has a reputation of being hard to cook but we really like it. I enjoy the chewy texture of it. We have been making it in place of brown rice or quinoa. Farro also has more protein and fiber than other grains like quinoa. I bought a small bunch of rainbow carrots and wanted to try to do something special and healthy with them so I decided slow roasting and serving over farro would do the trick. Who doesn’t love roasted carrots? Roasted carrots with farro is easy to make. It’s a simple and warm comforting dinner.
What is Farro?
Farro is a nutrient-dense ancient grain with a nutty flavor and chewy texture. It’s a hearty addition to a whole grain dinner. It is an excellent source of fiber and protein. Farro contains approximately six grams of protein per 1/4 cup serving. It is cooked like other grains by simmering. Cook farro in water or broth at a ratio of one part farro to three parts liquid.
To make vegan roasted carrots with farro you need:
- Small bunch carrots
- 1 cup peeled pearl onions
- 1 cup farro
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried sage
- salt & pepper
- parsley to garnish (optional)
Toss the carrots and onions with the olive oil and spices. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or longer depending on the size of the carrots. Meanwhile bring your vegetable broth and farro to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer the farro for 30 minutes. Check for desired tenderness and cook longer if desired.
Roasted Carrots with Farro
Ingredients
- 1 Small Bunch of Carrots
- 1 cup Pearl Onions peeled
- 1 cup Farro
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/4 tsp Dried Sage
- Salt & Pepper
- Fresh Parsley optional to garnish
Instructions
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Pre heat the oven to 400.
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Trim and roughly peel the carrots. Toss the whole carrots and pearl onions with olive oil, thyme, sage, salt and pepper.
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Roast the carrots and onions for 40 minutes or longer depending on the size of your carrots.
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Meanwhile bring the vegetable broth and farro to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer the farrow for 30 minutes.
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Check for desired tenderness and cook longer if desired.
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