Farro bowl with spiced chickpeas, vegetables and yogurt sauce
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
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PRESENTATION
Hey there! If you love farro bowls, you are really, really going to like this one. It’s packed with flavor, combining the nutty goodness of ancient grains with these spiced chickpeas. Seriously good stuff. It’s both filling and light, you know? Energizing too. So, farro—known for its low glycemic index—keeps you feeling satisfied. And look, add in those antioxidant-rich beets that are both bright and sweet and it’s not just healthy; it’s exciting. Carrots? They get a quick sauté. Super crispy and colorful. Keeps all the nutrients—without sacrificing taste. And the sauce? Totally awesome.
What really, really elevates this dish is the lemony yogurt sauce. It’s cool, creamy, perfectly tangy. It adds a refreshing touch, complementing the spices from the chickpeas and the moist roasted vegetables. Fits seamlessly into your busy week. Perfect for meal prep. For sure. I gotta say, it is like a Mediterranean poke bowl mixed with couscous—but way, way better with plant-based protein and fiber.
With bright colors, varied textures, and diverse flavors, this healthy grain bowl is your go-to if you're aiming to keep meals both tasty and interesting. Simple, yet satisfying. And look, it makes healthy eating feel less like a chore—more like a delight. Pretty simple, right? Perfect for those who love to mix global trends with health-conscious choices. Seriously, it will find a spot in your meal rotation, no question. So, whether you’re prepping for the week or just looking for a tasty lunch, this farro bowl has you covered. Which is great.
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INGREDIENTS
- Pearled farro 1.4 cups (280 g)
- For the chickpeas
- Precooked chickpeas 2 ½ cups (400 g) - (drained weight)
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Powdered turmeric ½ tsp
- Powdered cumin ½ tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- For the vegetables
- Precooked beets 14 oz (400 g)
- Carrots 2 cups (250 g) - to be cleaned
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- For the yogurt sauce
- Greek yogurt 0.8 cup (200 g)
- Lemon juice 4 tsp (20 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Farro bowl with spiced chickpeas, vegetables and yogurt sauce
To prepare the farro bowl with spiced chickpeas, vegetables and yogurt sauce, first bring a pot of plenty of salted water to a boil and cook the farro for the time indicated on the package 1. Once cooked, drain and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, take care of the rest of the ingredients: after rinsing the pre-cooked chickpeas, add them to a pan with a drizzle of hot oil 2, then season with salt and pepper 3.
Season with turmeric 4, paprika 5 and cumin 6.
Let the chickpeas brown over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes 7, stirring often. In the meantime, peel the carrots and cut them into julienne strips 8. Once the chickpeas are golden, add the carrots 9.
Sauté the chickpeas with the carrots for about 5 minutes 10, then transfer everything to a large bowl 11. Now cut the pre-cooked beetroot into cubes 12.
Add a drizzle of oil to the same pan used to cook the chickpeas, then add the beetroots 13 and toss them for just a couple of minutes 14. Transfer the beetroots to the bowl with the chickpeas and carrots 15.
Add the warm farro as well 16 and mix everything together. Finally, make the yogurt sauce: in a small bowl pour the Greek yogurt, the lemon juice 17 and the oil 18, then season with salt and pepper.
Whisk the sauce until smooth 19. Dress the farro mixture with the yogurt sauce as desired and mix well 20. Your farro bowl with spiced chickpeas, vegetables and yogurt sauce is ready to be enjoyed or taken on the go 21!