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Smoky Balsamic Farro with Roasted Grapes and Olives

Balsamic Smoky Farro with Roasted Grapes, Olives, Cauliflower, & Asparagus

5 from 1 vote
A umami powerhouse featuring smoky balsamic farro tossed with roasted grapes, Sicilian olives, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, garlic, & shallots. Easy sheet pan recipe! Roast veggies while you simmer the farro and dinner is done.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry farro (cooked according to package directions)
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp olive brine
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
Roasting Ingredients
  • 2 cups chopped cauliflower
  • 2 cups purple or black grapes sliced in half lengthwise
  • 6 oz chopped mushrooms (shiitake, portabella, oyster all work well)
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 shallots, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup pitted, green, Sicilian olives (or olives of choice)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends removed and chopped in 1-2 inch pieces
Serving
  • 2 cups cooked farro
  • 2 tbsp reserved marinade
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
  • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan

Method
 

Marinade
  1. Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a measuring cup and set aside.
Roasting
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. On a lined baking sheet, place cauliflower, grapes, mushrooms, garlic, shallots, and olives.
  3. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of marinade and reserve the rest for later.
  4. Roast approximately 35 minutes and then add the asparagus and roast for another 10-15 minutes until vegetables are beginning to brown.
Serving
  1. Toss roasted vegetables with cooked farro and remaining marinade. Drizzle with an additional 1 tbsp of dark balsamic vinegar if desired. Add red pepper flakes if using and top with optional hazelnuts.