How to Make Pesto Farro with Spring Veggies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a dish that brings together the flavors of the season, and Pesto Farro with Spring Veggies is the perfect example. This hearty yet fresh dish combines the nutty goodness of farro with the vibrant flavors of spring vegetables and the bold punch of pesto. It's a celebration of the best that spring has to offer, all in one delicious bowl.

Farro, with its chewy texture and nutty taste, is the perfect base for this recipe. It's a whole grain that's packed with fi...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups Italian farro
  • 4 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine water and farro in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, until farro is creamy and water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pesto, 1/2 of the lemon zest, 1/2 of the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cover the bottom of a skillet with a small amount of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and peas. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and season vegetables with remaining lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with vegetables and garnish with chives.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 191mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 743mg