With parmesan farro

INtro:

The combination of baked red peppers, red onions and zucchini paired with parmesan farro, greens and your choice of protein creates a warm, satiating and delicious dinner.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped zucchini

*Protein of choice (ex. chicken, tofu, chickpeas)

1/8 cup nutritional yeast

1 tbsp paprika

2 tbsp avocado oil

1/2 cup cooked farro

1/8 cup grated parmesan

1/8 cup chiffonade basil

1/2 cup chopped spinach

Salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle avocado oil onto a sheet pan and place chopped red bell pepper, red onion and zucchini. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add your protein of choice and season with nutritional yeast, paprika, salt and pepper. Place in the oven for ~20 minutes (variant on protein of choice). Toss veggies and protein half way through baking.

Cook Trader Joe’s 10 minute farro completely. Drain almost all water and place back on the stove on low heat. Add parmesan, basil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir on low heat until parmesan melts down and the rest of the water evaporates.

Serve roasted veggies and parmesan farro with chopped spinach and top with parmesan.

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HEALTH BENEFITS:

Red bell peppers notably contain high amounts of vitamin C, which is anti-inflammatory and immune boosting. Red bell peppers also contain high amounts of vitamin A and beta-carotene supporting healthy cells.

Red onion contains quercetin, an antioxidant which is anti-inflammatory and immune boosting. Red onion also contains manganese, biotin, copper and vitamins C and B6.

Zucchini is high in fiber and packed with various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Specifically, zucchini is rich in vitamin B6 which helps to regulate blood glucose.

Nutritional yeast is a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point than olive oil, therefore it is best to use when cooking at higher temperatures. Avocado oil is additionally a good source of monounsaturated fats.

Farro is an ancient grain popular within the Mediterranean diet. Being a good source of fiber, it has positive digestive impacts. A typical 1/4 cup of farro contains about 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. It also is a source of iron and magnesium.

High quality parmesan is a great source of calcium and protein.

Fresh basil contains a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are not present in dried basil.

Spinach is a great source of iron and antioxidants while having immune boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.

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