Roasted Delicata Squash Farro Bowl (Printable)
Caramelized delicata, nutty farro, greens, avocado and a bright miso-tahini dressing for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium delicata squash, halved, seeded, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
02 - 2 cups baby arugula or mixed greens
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 avocado, sliced
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Grains
07 - 1 cup farro
08 - 3 cups water
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Miso Tahini Dressing
10 - 3 tablespoons tahini
11 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
12 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
→ Optional Toppings
18 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss delicata squash slices and red onion with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and tender.
03 - Rinse farro thoroughly under cold running water. Place in a medium saucepan with water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain excess water and let cool slightly.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, white miso paste, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. Add extra water to achieve pourable consistency if needed.
05 - Divide cooked farro among four bowls. Arrange roasted squash, red onion, baby arugula, and avocado slices over the farro. Generously drizzle with miso tahini dressing.
06 - Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The miso tahini dressing keeps in the fridge for weeks, so you can drizzle it on everything from roasted vegetables to grain salads all week long
- Farro has this incredible chewy texture that makes even simple grain bowls feel substantial and satisfying
02 -
- The dressing will look thick and separated at first, but keep whisking and it will suddenly come together into a smooth creamy emulsion
- Delicata squash does not need peeling, but do scoop out the seeds and slice it into consistent half moons so everything roasts evenly
03 -
- Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly before assembling so they do not wilt the fresh greens
- Farro can be cooked up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator