One-Pot Farro with Carrots and Chickpeas
This quick and easy farro with veggies and beans can play both a wholesome vegan main dish or a satisfying side.
Serves4
Prep5 minutes
Cook15 minutes to 17 minutes
With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, farro is an easy whole grain to love. Here, the versatile grain forms the base for one of the fastest feel-good meals we know. Cook the farro in a big pot, stir in protein-packed chickpeas and a bag of seasoned frozen carrots, and you’ve got a three-ingredient dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes.
The real star of this meal is Trader Joe’s 10-Minute Farro, which is par-boiled and shaves off a significant portion of the cook time. The frozen Colorful Carrot Coins are also an unsung Trader Joe’s find: They’re packed with built-in flavor, thanks to extra-virgin olive oil, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. Serve this one-pot farro as a meatless main, or as a side dish for meat or fish.
One-Pot Farro with Carrots and Chickpeas
This quick and easy farro with veggies and beans can play both a wholesome vegan main dish or a satisfying side.
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes to 17 minutes
Serves 4
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1
(8.8-ounce) package Trader Joe’s 10-Minute Farro
- 1
(14-ounce) can chickpeas
- 1
(14-ounce) bag Trader Joe’s frozen Colorful Carrot Coins
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add 1 (8.8-ounce) package 10-Minute Farro and boil until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, drain and rinse 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas.
Drain the farro well and return it to the pot, off the heat. Stir in chickpeas and 1 (14-ounce) bag frozen Colorful Carrot Coins. Cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.