Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

the ultimate vegetarian weeknight dinner

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

330
calories
19g
fat
33g
carbohydrates
11g
protein
9mg
cholesterol
321mg
sodium
Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

Recipe Description

This one-pan recipe for Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto comes together quickly and is packed with flavor from the ripe summer vegetables, healthy grains, and vibrant pesto. Whether you’re a dedicated vegetarian or just looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your diet, this recipe hits the spot.     

The recipe calls for cooked farro. If you don’t have cooked farro on hand, visit our farro recipe for detailed instructions on how to cook this grain from scratch. As for the pesto, it’s really easy to make at home. I love to have a little jar of this pepita pesto in my fridge (just make sure to use vegetarian-friendly cheese to keep this recipe vegetarian). Alternatively, feel free to use store-bought pesto to make the recipe really simple.

To make the Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Toast pine nuts

    3 min
    Step 1 - Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

    Heat a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons pine nuts and toast, tossing frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook zucchini and mushrooms

    10 min
    Step 2 - Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

    In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 1 cubed zucchini and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Cook tomatoes

    5 min
    Step 3 - Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

    Set the zucchini and mushrooms aside. To the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 16 ounces grape tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes start to blister, about 5-6 minutes, just before they start popping.

  4. 4

    Add vegetables, garlic, farro, and pesto

    2 min
    Step 4 - Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & PestoStep 4 - Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

    Add the zucchini and mushrooms back to the pan with the tomatoes. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 cups cooked farro, and 3 tablespoons pesto. Keep stirring until evenly mixed and warmed through.

  5. 5

    Top with cheese and nuts

    1 min
    Step 5 - Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

    Add ½ cup shredded vegetarian Parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Top with the toasted pine nuts.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto

    To serve, garnish with freshly chopped basil, if you wish, and enjoy!

This easy recipe for Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto makes a delicious vegetarian weeknight dinner that comes together in half an hour and is made extra-special with the addition of pesto. Give this recipe a go, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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