Description
This lemony kale and artichoke farro is a vegetarian meal that is packed with fiber, protein, and delicious taste. It’s also easily made vegan!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Farro:
- 1 cup farro, rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable stock or water (or a combo of the two)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Kale & Artichokes:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 head lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped
- 1 bag frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Lemon VInaigrette:
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan shavings, for serving
Fresh parsley or basil, for serving
Instructions
For the Farro:
- Place the farro, stock/water, and salt in a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the farro is tender.
- Drain and set aside
For the Kale & Artichokes:
- While the farro is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, red pepper flake, salt, and pepper and cook for a couple minutes more.
- Add the kale and artichoke hearts to the pan and toss well to mix. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until the kale is wilted and tender.
- Add the cooked and drained farro to the skillet and toss to combine.
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- Whisk together the ingredients in a bowl and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the farro mixture in the skillet and stir to combine.
To Serve:
Serve the farro mixture on plates or in bowls and garnish with parmesan shavings and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: vegetarian
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