Farro with crispy spiced chickpeas

Published: 2023-05-24

Last Updated: 2024-05-23

Tags:

• vegetarian
• entrees
• recipes

Info	Amount
Prep Time	5 min
Cook Time	45 min
Yields	4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Item
2 15 oz cans	chickpeas, drained and rinsed
135 mL	olive oil
5/2 tsp	Kosher salt
	black pepper
4 Tbsp	butter
1 tsp	fennel seeds
1/2 tsp	red pepper flakes
1	lemon, juiced and zested
12 stalks	green onion
3 sprigs	thyme
227 g	cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup	parsley, roughly chopped
3/2 cup	farro
1 clove	garlic

Directions

1. Dry the drained chickpeas and heat in a large skillet with 3 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
   1. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and some black pepper and cook until crisped, stirring occassionally (~ 10 - 12 min).
   2. Add butter, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes, and cook until golden.
   3. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and add 1 - 2 tsp lemon juice.
2. Add the green onion, some oil, and salt, and cook until tender.
3. Add 3 cups water, thyme, and 2 tsp Kosher salt and bring to a simmer.
   1. Stir in the farro, then lower to medium-low heat and cover the pan.
   2. Cook until the liquid has evaporated and the farro is tender (~ 25 - 35 min). ¹
4. Discard the thyme sprigs, stir in the tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, and remainin lemon juice.
   1. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed.
5. Combine everything together just before serving.