With Balsamic & Feta

Ingredients (serves ~4)

Oven

• 1 can chickpeas (rinsed & dried)
• 2 red bell peppers (chopped)
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• Season with garlic powder, paprika & sea salt

Base

• 2 cups cooked and cooled farro
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 2-3 springs of dill (chopped)
• 6-8 leaves of basil (chopped)

Dressing

• 3-4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Season with sea salt, pepper, red pepper flakes & garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°.

Drizzle avocado oil on a large sheet pan, then add chickpeas, red onion, and red bell pepper. Season with garlic powder and paprika. Place in the heated oven for ~25 minutes, tossing 2–3 times throughout. Once removed from the oven, finish with sea salt and allow to cool completely.

For the dressing, combine balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

In a large bowl, add chopped spinach, fresh basil, dill, and crumbled feta. Add cooked and cooled farro, followed by the cooled red bell pepper, red onion, and chickpeas. Toss with the dressing.

Serve or store in the fridge, and enjoy!

Health Benefits

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.

Balsamic vinegar is a type of vinegar shown to reduce spikes in glucose levels.

Extra virgin olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats, helping to lower LDL cholesterol.

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.

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

Onions are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, manganese and copper.

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

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