Southwest Farro Bowl

Name: Southwest Farro Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon (11 g) Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure maple syrup; 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1½ cups (360 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 1½ cups (360 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 medium bell peppers (orange and yellow), cored and diced; 2 medium bell peppers (orange and yellow), cored and diced; 2 medium bell peppers (orange and yellow), cored and diced; 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup (150 g) cooked corn kernels; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 6 to 8 cups (400 to 535 g) finely chopped stemmed kale; 1 can (15 ounces, or 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 scallions, sliced; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced; ¼ cup (4 g) fresh cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup (40 g) toasted pepitas

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Vibrant, hearty, and packed with bold Southwestern flavors, this vegan bowl delivers plenty of fiber and complete protein from the trio of farro, corn, and beans, while the roasted vegetables and a zesty cilantro lime dressing bring the dish to life.

Ingredients

For the Cilantro Lime Dressing

¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons (

Vegan

Method

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, shaker, or mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake until well mixed. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Cook the Farro

Rinse the farro and add to a medium saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until tender