Farro and Roasted Squash Pilaf
November 2010
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
- 3 1/2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2cups farro
- 2/3cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 3/4cup thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees . Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a small bowl, soak the cranberries in 1 1/2 cups hot water until slightly softened, about 40 minutes; drain.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until lightly browned, about 30 minutes; let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the farro until just tender, 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a medium skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat until puffed and pale brown, about 5 minutes; let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the farro, roasted squash, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, scallions, thyme and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Tip
- Can be served as either a starch or salad.
Tip
- Compact to transport, then fluffs up in a serving dish.
Tip
- Delicious served hot or at room temperature.