Mixed-Grain Bowl with Harissa and Cilantro

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A vibrant bowl featuring earthy grains, roasted vegetables, and a smoky harissa dressing for balanced, globally inspired flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs quinoa, farro, chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook quinoa and farro separately in 1 cup water each until tender, then combine in a large bowl. Add drained chickpeas and corn kernels.
  2. Step 2: Toss cherry tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt; roast at 400°F for 15 minutes until blistered.
  3. Step 3: Whisk harissa paste with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Pour over grain mixture and toss until evenly coated. Fold in roasted tomatoes and chopped cilantro just before serving.

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