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Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus, Ginger and Dill

Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus, Ginger and Dill Delight

A vibrant and flavorful autumn dish featuring roasted carrots and farro, seasoned with citrus, ginger, and dill.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Carrots
  • 1 lb Carrots Use heirloom varieties for added color
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 1 medium Shallot Can be replaced with onion for similar flavor
For the Farro
  • 1 cup Farro Substitute with quinoa for a gluten-free option
  • 3 cups Broth (Vegetable or Fake Chicken) Use water as a last resort
For the Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Dried ginger can be used in half the amount
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used interchangeably
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice Can replace with extra lemon juice in a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Agave syrup is a good alternative
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Dried dill can be used sparingly
  • Salt and Black Pepper For seasoning to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400º F (200º C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the carrots on a bias, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the carrots in the oven for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  4. In a saucepan, heat olive oil, add shallots and salt, sauté until soft, then stir in farro and toast for a minute before adding broth. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Blend the dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, then pulse in fresh dill.
  6. Combine roasted carrots, cooked farro, and the dressing in a large bowl, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store roasted carrots and farro separately from the dressing if preparing ahead of time to ensure freshness.

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