Grilled Vegetables and Farro
Delightfully nutty and chewy, farro is packed with protein, fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and E. In this recipe, it is cooked in reduced-sodium chicken broth and combined with grilled eggplant, zucchini, portobello mushroom and red pepper, and topped with feta cheese and a lemony dressing. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium saucepan bring the broth to boiling. Stir in farro. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until farro is tender and most of the broth is absorbed. Drain any excess broth.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together the lemon juice, olive oil and black pepper. Brush eggplant, zucchini, mushroom and sweet pepper lightly with lemon juice mixture. Set remaining lemon juice mixture aside.
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For a gas or charcoal grill, place the vegetables on the grill rack directly over medium heat. Grill, covered, allowing 5 to 6 minutes for zucchini, 8 to 10 minutes for eggplant and sweet pepper and 10 to 12 minutes for mushroom or just until tender, turning once halfway through grilling.
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Wrap sweet pepper in foil and let stand for 15 minutes. Peel and remove charred skin from pepper. Coarsely chop pepper and remaining vegetables. In a large bowl combine vegetables, farro, parsley, onion, mint and the remaining lemon juice mixture. Toss to combine. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts
2 starch, 1 fat, 1 vegetable