Farro and Pine Nut Tabbouleh

1940 cal/recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 c uncooked farro
  • 2 c water
  • 3 med tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 med cucumber, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 c lemon juice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp pepper

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Toast pine nuts until lightly browned, about 6 min.
  • Rinse farro and place in measured water in a covered, large pot.
  • Bring water to a boil and then simmer for 20 min or until farro is cooked.
  • Combine tomato, cucumber, garlic, onion, parsley, jalapeno, and chickpeas.
  • Whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add all ingredients to cooked and cooled farro and stir well.

Note

Let sit overnight in fridge for best flavor.