Lemon Herb Salmon and Farro Bowl
A nourishing, Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring roasted salmon, hearty farro, and tender asparagus. Finished with fresh lemon and parsley for a bright, satisfying lunch.
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Farro is incredibly forgiving and holds its texture well, making it perfect for batch cooking. You can boil a larger batch over the weekend to assemble lunches in minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Next: Bring a medium pot of generously salted…
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Bring a medium pot of generously salted…
Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the farro and simmer until tender and chewy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain any excess water and set aside.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the salmon fillets and chopped asparagus…
Place the salmon fillets and chopped asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle both generously with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Roast for 12 to 15 minutes
Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
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In a medium bowl
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked farro, roasted asparagus, and chopped parsley. Grate the zest of half the lemon over the bowl, then squeeze in the juice of the entire lemon. Add a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt, tossing well to combine.
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Divide the farro and asparagus mixture between…
Divide the farro and asparagus mixture between two bowls and top each with a salmon fillet.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Farro is incredibly forgiving and holds…
Farro is incredibly forgiving and holds its texture well, making it perfect for batch cooking. You can boil a larger batch over the weekend to assemble lunches in minutes.
If you prefer a sharper bite
If you prefer a sharper bite, swap the parsley for fresh dill or a handful of arugula.
This meal tastes fantastic warm
This meal tastes fantastic warm, but the leftovers are just as good eaten cold straight from the fridge the next day.
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