Northern Grain Bowl with Roasted Root Vegetables and Mustard-Dill Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A nourishing grain bowl combining nutty farro with roasted northern root vegetables, finished with a tangy mustard-dill dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs farro, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks parsnips
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks beets
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp, plus more for seasoning salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 large peeled carrots, 2 medium peeled parsnips, and 2 medium peeled beets cut into 1/2-inch chunks with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup rinsed farro and 1/2 tsp salt. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until farro is tender but chewy. Drain any excess water.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine cooked farro and roasted vegetables. Drizzle with the mustard-dill dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Step 5: Serve warm or at room temperature as a wholesome northern-inspired grain bowl.