Lemony Farro and White Beans

Creamy Cucumber Toss
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearled farro
  • ½ lemon
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ (6-oz) pkg crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp minced red onion
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 (15.5-oz) can less sodium cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 

Instructions

  1. Place farro in a saucepan; cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or to desired doneness. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon into a large bowl. Add oil, cheese, onion, basil, salt, and pepper; whisk until blended. Add farro and beans; toss. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber, cut into half moons
  • 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
490
27
517
Fat (g) 14 1 15
Sat. Fat (g) 5 1 6
Protein (g) 20 2 22
Carb (g) 73 4 77
Fiber (g) 16 1 17
Sodium (mg) 537 198 735
T. Sugs (g) 3 2 5
A. Sugs (g) 0 0 0

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