Market Fresh Vegetable and Farro Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
A nourishing bowl of tender farro layered with seasonal vegetables and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing, inspired by Brussels' ethical markets. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 48 minutes, pairs farro, water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, rinsed farro
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers), cut into small florets and matchsticks mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 1 cup rinsed farro and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until tender and water is absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, cut into small florets and matchsticks) and sauté for 8 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp water, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Once farro is cooked, mix in the sautéed vegetables and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; toss to combine.
- Step 5: Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing over the bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.









