This vegetarian farro salad recipe features lots of veggies, toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta and a light lemon olive oil dressing - and it's packed with the hearty ancient grain known as farro of course! I don't think I could ever happily live without grains. From whole grain toast and crusty Italian bread, to oatmeal, rice, and pasta, healthy grains are definitely a focal point of my diet, along with fruits & veggies. And one of my favorite grains lately has been the hearty ancient grain known as farro. Farro has been eaten by humankind for a long time...as in, it's been traced back to early Mesopotamia 20,000 years ago. It's a bit nutty and chewy - and I happen to find it satisfying and deeeelicious. I think that sometimes people find farro to be a bit ... [Read More]
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Mediterranean Barley Stuffed Peppers
Hi friends! How was your weekend? Did you celebrate St. Paddy’s Day? I was flying cross-country all day Friday on the actual holiday, but I had a chance to celebrate the Irish holiday yesterday with my parents. I’m in Jersey this week visiting family, and went to a winery yesterday with my parents that had a live Irish band playing. It made me want to be back in Ireland hanging out at pubs with my family! So, let’s dive into the real topic at hand today: Mediterranean Barley Stuffed Peppers - an easy Meatless Monday dinner idea! I’ve always been a fan of stuffed peppers, and for this recipe, I wanted to do something different in terms of grains. I usually will use brown rice for stuffed peppers, but this time I decided to try barley instead and loved it. I like to make ... [Read More]