Description
Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche is a vibrant and wholesome dish that perfectly balances sweet roasted carrots, nutty farro, and crunchy chickpeas. Topped with a creamy herbed crème fraîche, this meal is ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With its delightful medley of flavors and textures, it’s a comforting yet elegant option you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots (peeled and cut into sticks)
- 1 cup pearled farro
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (dill or parsley, chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss carrot sticks in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the baking sheet.
- Roast carrots for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a pot, combine farro with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix chickpeas with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the oven during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- For the herbed crème fraîche, combine crème fraîche with fresh herbs and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Serve roasted carrots atop farro and chickpeas; drizzle with herbed crème fraîche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg