Savory Farro with Sautéed Vegetables – A Nutty & Hearty Dish
If you’re looking for a delicious, wholesome dish that’s both hearty and packed with flavor, this Savory Farro with Sautéed Vegetables is perfect! Farro, also known as spelt, has a nutty, earthy flavor with a slightly sweet undertone. It’s wonderfully chewy and incredibly satisfying, making it a fantastic base for fresh, vibrant vegetables
Ingredients
- For the Farro
- 1 1/2 Cups s spelt farro
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- For the Vegetables
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 3 yellow squash chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 10 stalks of asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small bunch basil finely chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 tsp beer can chicken seasoning
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Cook the Farro
- - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- - Add garlic brown slightly, then stir in the spelt to toast for 1-2 minutes.
- - Pour in chicken broth and simmer until absorbed and farro is tender (~30 min).
- 2️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables
- - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- - Add zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and onion
- - Sprinkle with salt and seasoning Sauté until caramelized but still crisp (~8-10 min).
- 3️⃣ Combine & Serve
- - Stir the sautéed vegetables into the cooked farro
- - Mix in chopped basil and serve warm.
- 💡 Tip: Serve with grilled chicken, shrimp, or top with feta for extra flavor!