Farro Pesto Salad

Sharayah and I absolutely LOVE the texture of farro, and it makes a great addition to any salad! This salad is a simple recipe that I love to make for our weekly meal prep and makes a great side to any meal; even better, it takes minimal effort to make! While this recipe contains a few simple ingredients, they are packed full of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals and will leave your feeling full for quite some time.

If you aren't sure where to find farro, we always get it at our local Bulk Barn. However, you can also easily substitute farro with wheat berries.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups, farro

• 4 1/2 cups of water

• 1 bunch of parsley

• 4 cups chopped spinach

• 2 lemons, juiced

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

• 2 cups of black beans

Directions

1. Combine farro and 4 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil and then simmer until cooked and no water remains.

2. In a blender, add 1 bunch of parsley, 2 cups of spinach, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 cup of water, and garlic cloves. Blend until smooth.

3. Add pumpkin seeds and pulse until broken down and incorporated.

4. Combine cooked farro, black beans, remaining spinach and pesto in a bowl.

5. Serve.

Nutrition Breakdown per Serving

Calories: 318
Carbs: 50.7 grams
Fat: 7.2 grams
Protein: 12.5 grams