Summer Squash Farro Bowl

Name: Summer Squash Farro Bowl
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1-in.-thick half-moons (about 2 cups); 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1-in.-thick half-moons (about 2 cups); 1 red onion, sliced (1 cup); 0.25 cup olive oil, divided; 1.75 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1.25 cups farro; 1 teaspoon lime zest plus ¼ cup fresh juice, divided (from 2 limes); 1 avocado, sliced; Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving; 0.75 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

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Look no further for your next satisfying, delicious, vegetarian dinner. This healthful summer squash farro bowl balances building blocks to create a healthful meal–including beans, vegetables, whole grains, and avocado—and does it all in just 35 minutes.

By

Robby Melvin

Updated on September 6, 2022

Summer Squash Farro Bowl Recipe — Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Hands On Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Yield:

4 serves

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Ingredients

1 15-oz. can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1-in.-thick half-moons (about 2 cups)
2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1-in.-thick half-moons (about 2 cups)
1 red onion, sliced (1 cup)
¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 ¼ cups farro
1 teaspoon lime zest plus ¼ cup fresh juice, divided (from 2 limes)
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss chickpeas, zucchini, squash, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt on baking sheet. Roast until zucchini and squash are browned and chickpeas are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare farro according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and ¾ teaspoon salt.
Divide farro mixture among bowls and top with squash mixture, sliced avocado, and cilantro. Stir yogurt, lime zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in a small bowl. Serve with farro bowls for dolloping.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

671	Calories
27g	Fat
85g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Calories 671
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	35%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 900mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 85g	31%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 24g

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.