Farro—a whole-grain hero—adds fiber and heft to this meatless main. We cook it with the green beans to save time and cut down on cleanup. This dish also makes a stellar lunch; dress it just before serving to keep the arugula fresh.
Active: 35 min. Total: 35 min.
¾ cup uncooked farro
8 oz. fresh green beans, trimmed
5 oz. trimmed fresh asparagus (about ½ bunch)
4 oz. carrot, sliced
2 large shallots, quartered
6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
5/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
½ tsp. lemon zest
½ tsp. black pepper
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MAKE THE MOST OF MEAT
USE SMALL PORTIONS OF BEEF AND PORK AS FLAVOR ACCENTS INSTEAD OF AS THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE MEAL. BETTER FOR YOUR HEALTH. BETTER FOR YOUR BUDGET.
BOUNTY OF THE SEA
UP YOUR INTAKE OF HEART-HEALTHY SEAFOOD WHEN YOU ENJOY THESE BOWLS BRIMMING WITH FISH AND SHELLFISH, FRESH VEGGIES, AND WHOLE GRAINS.
CONTROL THE CARBS
BUILD THE BASE OF YOUR BOWLS WITH VEGGIES, HERBS, AND LEAN SOURCES OF PROTEIN INSTEAD OF GRAINS WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO KEEP CARBS IN CHECK.
MINUS THE MEAT
ENJOY HEARTY MAIN-DISH BOWLS THAT OFFER PROTEIN FROM A BOUNTY OF GRAINS, BEANS, SOY, EGGS, AND CHEESE. SEVERAL OF THE RECIPES ARE VEGAN OPTIONS.
BREAKFAST BENEFITS
START YOUR DAY IN A HEALTHY WAY WITH A TASTY BOWL OF HEARTY GRAINS, NUTRIENT-PACKED BERRIES, CRISP FRESH VEGGIES, AND HIGH-PROTEIN EGGS.
SMOOTHIE BOWLS
INSTEAD OF SIPPING YOUR CREAMY SMOOTHIE THROUGH A STRAW, SPOON IT FROM A BOWL OF BLENDED FRUIT, YOGURT, NUTS, AND SEEDS FOR A VIBRANT, NUTRIENT-PACKED MEAL.
