MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Grain BowlMorningStar Farms Mediterranean Grain Bowl
MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Grain Bowl
MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Grain Bowl
Farro, an ancient cereal grain also known as emmer, has a dense, chewy texture and a rich, nutty flavor. This recipe tops cooked farro with MorningStar Farms® Crumbles™ and Swiss chard that are flavored with sweet raisins, salty olives and spicy crushed red pepper. A perfect meal that’s enriched with amazing health benefits!
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Recipe - Dearborn Market
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MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Grain Bowl
Prep Time35 Minutes
Servings4
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Calories330
Ingredients
12 oz Swiss chard (about 1 bunch)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup farro, rinsed and drained
6 oz 1/2 package MorningStar Farms® Meal Starters Grillers® Crumbles™
2 Tbs olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 cup slivered, pitted Kalamata olives
1/3 cup raisins
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Directions

1. Remove stems from Swiss chard. Cut stems into 1-inch pieces. Stack chard leaves and cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Set stems and leaves aside separately.

 

2. In medium saucepan combine broth, 1 cup water and farro. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes or until farro is tender. Drain. Keep warm.

 

3. Meanwhile, in large nonstick Dutch oven. Combine MorningStar Farms® Meal Starters Grillers Crumbles and 3 tablespoons water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, about 4 minutes more or until hot, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan. Carefully wipe pan out with paper towels.

 

4. In same Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, olives, raisins and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in chard stems and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes more. Add crumbles, chard leaves and tomatoes. Gently toss for 2 to 3 minutes or until chard leaves are wilted.

 

5. To serve, spoon farro into 4 serving bowls. Top with chard mixture. Lightly sprinkle with vinegar.

 

Nutritional Information

  • 11 g Fat
  • 1.5 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 720 mg Sodium
  • 720 mg Potassium
  • 46 g Carbohydrates
  • 8 g Dietary Fiber
  • 11 g Sugars
  • 14 g Protien

35 minutes
Prep Time
0 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
330
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
12 oz Swiss chard (about 1 bunch)
Red Swiss Chard, 1 pound
Red Swiss Chard, 1 pound
$2.99$2.99/lb
2 cups vegetable broth
Swanson Vegetable Broth, 32 oz
Swanson Vegetable Broth, 32 oz
$2.99$0.09/oz
1 cup farro, rinsed and drained
Alessi Premium Porcini Mushroom Farro, 7 oz
Alessi Premium Porcini Mushroom Farro, 7 oz
$3.59$0.51/oz
6 oz 1/2 package MorningStar Farms® Meal Starters Grillers® Crumbles™
Not Available
2 Tbs olive oil
Colavita The Essential Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
Colavita The Essential Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
$19.49$0.76/fl oz
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
Medium Yellow Onion
Medium Yellow Onion
$2.49 avg/ea$1.99/lb
1 cup slivered, pitted Kalamata olives
Musco Family Olive Co. Pearls Small Pitted Ripe Olives, 6 oz
Musco Family Olive Co. Pearls Small Pitted Ripe Olives, 6 oz
$2.99$0.02/g
1/3 cup raisins
Wholesome Pantry Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins, 20 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins, 20 oz
$7.99$0.40/oz
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
Gourmet Garden Minced Garlic Paste, 4 oz
Gourmet Garden Minced Garlic Paste, 4 oz
$4.99$1.25/oz
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
McCormick Crushed Red Pepper, 1.5 oz
McCormick Crushed Red Pepper, 1.5 oz
$3.99$2.66/oz
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
Sunset® Sugar Bombs® Grape Tomatoes On-The-Vine 12oz
Sunset® Sugar Bombs® Grape Tomatoes On-The-Vine 12oz
$5.99$0.50/oz
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Ariston Balsamic Vinegar - Peach, 8 fl oz
Ariston Balsamic Vinegar - Peach, 8 fl oz
$8.99$1.12/fl oz

Nutritional Information

  • 11 g Fat
  • 1.5 g Saturated Fat
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 720 mg Sodium
  • 720 mg Potassium
  • 46 g Carbohydrates
  • 8 g Dietary Fiber
  • 11 g Sugars
  • 14 g Protien

Directions

1. Remove stems from Swiss chard. Cut stems into 1-inch pieces. Stack chard leaves and cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Set stems and leaves aside separately.

 

2. In medium saucepan combine broth, 1 cup water and farro. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes or until farro is tender. Drain. Keep warm.

 

3. Meanwhile, in large nonstick Dutch oven. Combine MorningStar Farms® Meal Starters Grillers Crumbles and 3 tablespoons water. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, about 4 minutes more or until hot, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan. Carefully wipe pan out with paper towels.

 

4. In same Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, olives, raisins and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in chard stems and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes more. Add crumbles, chard leaves and tomatoes. Gently toss for 2 to 3 minutes or until chard leaves are wilted.

 

5. To serve, spoon farro into 4 serving bowls. Top with chard mixture. Lightly sprinkle with vinegar.