VEGETARIAN FARRO SKILLET

Vegetarian Farro Skillet image

Farro is a type of wheat that was popular in ancient Rome. A good source of fiber, it includes more protein than most grains, making it a smart choice for meatless meals like this vegetarian farro skillet dish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup farro, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, zucchini, farro, corn, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until farro is tender, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.