Farro Broccoli Bowl With Lemony Tahini Recipes

FARRO BROCCOLI BOWL WITH LEMONY TAHINI

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add farro and eggs. Cook eggs for 6 minutes for very runny centers and 7 minutes for medium-runny. Use a slotted spoon to transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water. Let them sit for 2 minutes, then crack and carefully peel the eggs.
• Continue to let the farro cook until done according to package directions, usually a total of 20 to 40 minutes. Drain farro.
• As farro cooks, prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 1 minute, then whisk in oil, a few drops at a time, until emulsified. Whisk in tahini and set aside.
• Broil the broccoli: Position the rack underneath your broiler so that it's at least 4 inches away from the heating element; heat the broiler.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli with olive oil and soy sauce, then spread the pieces out into an even layer. Broil until slightly charred in spots, 2 to 5 minutes, watching closely so that it doesn't burn all over (a few burned spots are O.K.). Let cool slightly, then toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds and cover to keep warm. (You can also roast the broccoli at 450 degrees for 8 to 15 minutes instead of broiling.)
• Toss cooked farro with 5 to 6 tablespoons tahini dressing to taste, a large pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Taste, and add salt and olive oil if needed.
• To serve, divide farro across 4 serving bowls and drizzle with remaining dressing. Top with turnips, and sprinkle them lemon juice and salt. Add broccoli and egg to the bowl and garnish with sliced scallions and more sesame. Serve immediately, with soy sauce, hot sauce, and-or sliced chiles on the side if you like.

SPICY BROCCOLI AND TOMATO WITH FARRO

Steps:

• Combine Thai chiles, salt, sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a mortar and pestle. Pound until a paste is formed.
• Place farro in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and add beef base. Cook farro, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 30 minutes. Drain.
• Heat sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in broccoli; cook until color brightens, about 3 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Add butter and the chile paste, stirring constantly until melted, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice; stir briefly. Remove pan from heat and mix in the cooked farro.

ROASTED-MUSHROOM-AND-BROCCOLI GRAIN BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425.
• Make the vegetables: Cut the broccoli into bite-size florets. Peel the stems, and cut these into 3/4-inch pieces. In a large bowl, season the broccoli well with salt, and toss with 3 or 4 tablespoons of olive oil to coat. Spread it out in one layer on a sheet pan. Season and oil the mushrooms the same way, and spread them out on a separate sheet pan. Roast the vegetables until the mushrooms are browned but still juicy and the broccoli has charred edges, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Make the omelet ribbons: In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a couple pinches of salt. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil. When the oil slips around the pan like water, add half the egg, and swirl to coat the pan. Cook until set, about 30 seconds. Use a spatula to roll the omelet up like a jellyroll toward the edge of the pan, then turn it out onto a cutting board. Repeat with the rest of the egg. Slice the omelets into 1/4-inch-thick ribbons.
• In a mixing bowl, season and dress the warm grains with salt and the dressing to taste. Divide among bowls. Top the grains with some mushrooms and broccoli, drizzling on a little more dressing. Top with the omelet ribbons and your crunchy garnish, and eat. Use the leftovers to make this again.