Slow-Roasted Root Vegetable Farro Bowl with Maple-Dijon Glaze
A nourishing grain bowl featuring deeply caramelized root vegetables and nutty farro, finished with a sweet-tangy glaze that elevates simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs farro, olive oil, sweet potato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 farro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small parsnip
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 cup farro with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper on a baking sheet; roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, stirring once halfway.
- Step 2: Toss 1 peeled and diced sweet potato (1/2-inch cubes), 2 peeled and diced carrots (1/2-inch cubes), 1 peeled and diced parsnip (1/2-inch cubes), and 1/2 diced red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves on a separate baking sheet; roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized and tender, stirring once.
- Step 3: Whisk 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp dried thyme in a small saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until syrupy, then stir in 1/2 cup vegetable broth and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Roasted Root Vegetable Farro Bowl with Maple-Dijon Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Roasted Root Vegetable Farro Bowl with Maple-Dijon Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep farro from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Roasted Root Vegetable Farro Bowl with Maple-Dijon Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Roasted Root Vegetable Farro Bowl with Maple-Dijon Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Roasted Root Vegetable Farro Bowl with Maple-Dijon Glaze?
Mediterranean healthy bowls like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
