TOMATO BASIL FARRO

 

THIS RECIPE MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH FARRO!

Simple, healthy, delicious - and it's a nice alternative to pasta or rice. I use this as a side for my meal preps or as a stand-alone dish with some chicken thrown in!

Difficulty Level: Easy

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: ~5 (use less if you're cooking for fewer or not meal prepping)

What You'll Need:

  • 1.5 cups of your favorite brand of farro. I used Trader Joe's 10-Minute Farro because who doesn't have 10 min?!
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1  cup cherry tomatoes (though any tomato will do)
  • 1 can pitted sliced black olives
  • 1 fresh lemon
  • Olive oil to drizzle
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Here's How:

  1. Follow the instructions to boil your farro. If you're using TJ's 10-Minute Farro, this will take 10 minutes + time for the water to boil.
  2. While the farro is cooking, chop basil, tomatoes, & olives. 
  3. "Zest" the lemon - I use a cheese grater for this. 
  4. Combine farro, basil, tomato, olives, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  5. Squeeze juice of 1/4 lemon into the mixture.
  6. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.
  7. And that's it!!! 

I hope you enjoy this tasty take on farro. Be sure to snap a pic of your meal to share with me on Instagram using the hashtag #HMBgirl. Enjoy!