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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Add ½ cup shredded vegetarian Parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Top with the toasted pine nuts.
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!
Super simple and quick. My kids loved it too
This recipe is fantastic! Made it for my friends, and they loved it. The flavors are fresh, and I enjoy how quick it is to make. Perfect for summer gatherings!
Superb. I made this farro dish for my family last weekend, and it was a hit! Super easy to prepare, and my kids loved the burst of flavors from the tomatoes and pesto. A new favorite for our meatless meals!
Simply fantastic dish!
Superb meld of flavours!
Superb flavour blast!
Man, this Farro with Blistered Tomatoes & Pesto is a game changer! My kids helped me whip this up last night and we devoured it. The tomatoes burst and mixed with that zesty pesto—soooo good! Can't believe how simple it was. Perfect for busy weeknights! #FamApproved
Loved this dish! It was so easy to make and perfectly flavorful. My wife and I enjoyed it on a sunny afternoon, just like our first dinner together. Will be making it again for sure!
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