Winter Farro with Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash

farro

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

butternut squash

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense and widely available.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and are less expensive.

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil.

Reduce heat and cook farro for about 20 minutes.

Soften butternut squash in the oven for about 10 minutes before dicing.

Toss diced butternut squash with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.

Spread butternut squash on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and roast.

Drain cooked farro and add extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Add chopped kale and roasted onions to the farro and toss everything together.

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