Vegan Greek Farro Bowl

 Vegan Greek Farro Bowl

Such a satisfying meal in one bowl!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups dry farro

1 red or yellow bell pepper, thickly sliced & coated with a bit of oil

1/3 block Trader Joe’s vegan feta

2 Field Roast sausages

4-6 large leaves of chard, roughly chopped, stalks included

3 Tbsp Meyer lemon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced 

1/2 large shallot, sliced

1 tsp dried oregano 

Salt & black pepper to taste

Sprinkle of lemon juice

Directions:

1. Prepare farro and sausages according to packages. While farro and sausages are cooking, roast slices of bell pepper on a roasting pan, turning and moving around until soft and slightly blackened.

2. Slice sausages and set aside. Drain farro and set aside.

3. To a large cast iron skillet over high heat, add olive oil. Quickly add chard and turn down flame to medium. Stir for a bit.

4. Add garlic, shallot, and bell pepper. Stir thoroughly.

5. Add farro, sausage, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly.

6. Add feta, stirring well. Add a bit more olive oil if needed to keep chard from sticking. Add lemon juice.

7. Stir all well until heated through and feta is slightly melty.

8. Serve & enjoy!

Notes:

*Experiment with adding sliced kalamata olives, quartered artichoke hearts, and red chili pepper. 

*Great served hot or cold, good for potlucks!