Farro Bowl with Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts & Smokey Chickpeas

Farro Bowl with Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts & Smokey Chickpeas

PREP

10mins 

COOK

10mins 

SERVES

4 people
Quickly sauteing chickpeas with smoked paprika gives this bowl great smoky flavor without adding smoked meat, like ham or bacon!

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tsp. (15 mL) olive oil, divided
  • 8 ounces (225 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
  • 1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tsp. (5 mL) smoked paprika
  • 3 cups (750 mL) cooked farro
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Hellmann’s® Honey Dijon Salad Dressing
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded multicolored carrots or regular carrots
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted pumpkin seeds

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METHOD

  1. HEAT 2 tsp. (10 mL) olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook Brussels sprouts, stirring occasionally, until golden in spots and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove.

  2. HEAT remaining 1 tsp. (10 mL) olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas; sprinkle with smoked paprika and salt if desired and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and browned in spots, about 4 minutes. Remove.

  3. TOSS farro with 1/4 cup (60 mL) Hellmann’s® Honey Dijon Salad Dressing and spoon evenly into 4 bowls. Top with shredded carrots, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, Brussels sprouts and chickpeas. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup (60 mL) Dressing.

Tip:

Tip: If pomegranate seeds aren't available, give the bowl bright red color with diced red bell pepper!