Kid-Friendly Cheesy Farro and Edamame Bowl with Broccoli
A comforting, easy 20-minute vegetarian dinner pairing nuttily chewy farro with sweet edamame and melted cheddar cheese alongside crisp-tender broccoli. Fussy-eater friendly and scaled so one serving easily triples for a family of three.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jen + Lila
Jen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Colander · Knife and cutting board
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Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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Instructions
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Next: Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water
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Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water
Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Add farro to the boiling water
Add farro to the boiling water, adjust heat to medium-high, and cook uncovered for 12 minutes until tender yet pleasantly chewy.
Look for: tender yet pleasantly chewy
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Place a steaming basket over another small…
Place a steaming basket over another small pot with 1 inch (2.5cm) of water, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and steam broccoli florets for 5 minutes until vibrant green and easily pierced with a fork.
Look for: vibrant green and easily pierced with a fork
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During the final 3 minutes of the…
During the final 3 minutes of the farro's cooking time, add the frozen shelled edamame directly into the saucepan with the farro.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Drain the farro and edamame together thoroughly…
Drain the farro and edamame together thoroughly in a fine-mesh colander and return them immediately to the warm saucepan off the heat.
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Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is completely melted and creamy.
Look for: the cheese is completely melted and creamy
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Divide the cheesy farro and edamame mixture…
Divide the cheesy farro and edamame mixture into warm serving bowls, serve the steamed broccoli florets on the side, and enjoy immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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