Happy New Year!
I haven’t been on social media or this blog since I got back from break and it’s been a much needed hiatus. But I’m back and so happy to be blogging again!
This bowl of warm, healthy goodness is one of my favorite meals to throw together.
Not only is it super healthy, but it’s also total comfort food. The pesto and walnuts go so well together and the roasted broccoli and feta are a perfect combination. This meal is packed with fiber, and tons of vitamin C, which means it’s perfect for battling winter colds and healing your food-stuffed holiday tummy.
The pesto is a quick homemade version I make all the time. The pesto itself is dairy-free, so if you hold off on the feta, this entire meal is vegan! Also, if you choose to sub rice or another gf grain for farro, then this dish could also be gluten free!
With only 8 ingredients (including salt) and super easy and low-maintenance prep, this meal is basically begging to be made. Plus, you won’t be breaking any resolutions, but you’ll be chowing down on comfort food 🙂
Hope your New Year’s Eve was lovely and that your 2017 is better than the last year. Seriously, the bar has never been lower! Happy 2017 and enjoy xx
- ½ cup dry farro
- ½ a medium head of broccoli (about 1 cup chopped florets)
- 2 tsp + ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- 1½ cups basil leaves
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F and like a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Chop broccoli into florets and ross with 2 tsp olive oil
- Bake in preheated oven on baking tray for 15-20 minutes until browning. Remove from oven and set aside on wire rack.
- Set 1½ cups water to boil. Once boiling, add farro and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff farro and take off head.
- In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, walnuts, and ¼ cup olive oil and pulse till homogenous.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked farro, 2-3 tbsp pesto (you'll have extra), roasted broccoli, and feta. Toss and serve!
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Happy New Year to you, too, girly! It’s always important to take those much-needed breaks from the intranet when you feel the need. I just did the same thing, too, ha! Loving this healthful bowl – I could seriously eat meals like this every day and I need this to clean out all the holiday debauchery I put my bod through 😉
Thanks, Julia! I totally feel that. I’ve been chugging green tea like it is the only cure 🙂
This dish looks so yummy! I have a quick question regarding the farrow/broccoli dish: What does “cut off head” mean?
If you could reply, I’d greatly appreciate it.
Thank you!
Trim the stems from the crowns! Sorry for any confusion!
Happy new year Medha! 🙂 This looks lovely! I love roasted broccoli !
Thanks, Manali!
Happy New Year, Medha! This broccoli bowl of deliciousness is the perfect way to kick of 2017!
Happy New Year! Thanks 🙂
This bowl of goodness is like healthy comfort food! I LOVE pesto on veggies !
Thanks!
Happy New Year! Mmm, this dish sounds so delicious. I’ve never done pesto with farro, and it sounds like such a yummy, interesting combo!
It is! Thanks and Happy New Year 🙂
I made this and it was great.
I added a fried egg on top and think it would go really well with cherry tomatoes 🙂
thanks for this recipe.