Farro, Spring, Summer, Weeknight Dinner

Farro and Green Bean Salad

Simple and quick vegetarian meal. Perfect for green bean season!

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Farro and Green Bean Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: California, Vegan
Keyword: Farro, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 490kcal

Ingredients

Farro

  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups water

Gremolata

  • 1 cup walnuts yielding ½ cup when finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh dill roughly chopped
  • 2 large lemons zested and juiced
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • ½ tsp salt

Green Beans

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • flaky sea salt optional for serving

Instructions

Farro

  • Add farro, 3 cups water and a pinch of kosher salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the farro is tender and toothsome, 25-45 minutes.
    1 cup farro, 1 pinch salt, 3 cups water

Gremolata

  • Toast the walnuts in a large skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to ensure that they don’t burn, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer toasted walnuts to a medium bowl. Add the dill, lemon zest and shallots and toss to coat. Season with salt and set aside.
    1 cup walnuts, 1 cup fresh dill, 2 large lemons, 1 large shallot, ½ tsp salt

Green Beans

  • Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over medium. Add the green beans and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are crisp tender and start to brown in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water to help them along, if needed. Turn off the heat.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb green beans, black pepper, ½ tsp salt
  • If there is any residual cooking liquid from the farro, drain it and add the farro directly to the skillet. Toss with the beans until well combined and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter and top with the gremolata. Drizzle with lemon juice or white wine vinegar to finish. Season with flaky salt, if desired.
    flaky sea salt

Notes

Serves 4

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1718IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Farro and Green Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 621mg27%
Potassium 691mg20%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 1718IU34%
Vitamin C 53mg64%
Calcium 132mg13%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.