Mediterranean Farro Bowls

Farro is one of my family's favorite ingredients. Both of my toddlers eat it which makes it an obvious win. Farro is wheat grain with a nutty flavor and a chewy texture. It's a healthier alternative to rice. It's a nice side for grilled chicken and a veggie in the summer, a good addition to soups in the winter, and makes a good base for a grain bowl. 

My husband asks for Mediterranean farro bowls often and it's a quick and easy dinner to put together. In our family everyone builds their own individual bowls to their preference, but you can also serve them premade.  

Mediterranean Farro Bowls 

Ingredients

• 1 15.5oz can chickpeas

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 1/2 tablespoons Greek seasoning

• 2 cups farro

• 4 cups water

• 1 cup tomatoes, diced

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1 jar feta stuffed olives

• Greek salad dressing

• tzatziki sauce

• 1 lemon, wedged

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Drain chickpeas and blot dry with paper towels. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of Greek seasoning over chickpeas and stir to coat. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

2. While the chickpeas are cooking, combine farro, water, and the rest of the Greek seasoning in the bowl of an instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 5-10 minutes before quickly releasing. 

3. Dice the tomato and cucumber.

4. To serve, start with a base of farro at the bottom of the bowl, drizzle with Greek dressing to taste, then add a scoop of chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, and olives. Top with your favorite tzatziki sauce, and a squeeze of lemon juice. 

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Note

If you are serving to a crowd or if your family has different likes, serve all the pieces separately and let everyone make their own bowl.