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Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus, Ginger and Dill

Irresistibly Flavorful Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus Ginger Dill

This Roasted Carrots and Farro with Citrus, Ginger and Dill is a cozy, gluten-free side dish that's delicious warm or as a refreshing salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Carrots
  • 1 lb Heirloom Carrots Alternate colors for visual appeal.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired.
  • 1 medium Shallot Use yellow onion if unavailable.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Farro Base
  • 1 cup Farro Substitute quinoa for a gluten-free option.
  • 3 cups Broth (vegetable or fake chicken)
For the Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Fresh is preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Vinegar can be a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice Use extra lemon juice if necessary.
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Honey can be used if not strictly vegan.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Less dried dill if using as substitute.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Parsnips Roast alongside carrots for sweetness.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Roast with carrots for flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Saucepan
  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large shallow pan with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the heirloom carrots into even pieces, arrange them in a single layer on the parchment, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat.
  3. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
  4. While carrots are roasting, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped shallots until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add farro to the pan and toast for 2 minutes, then add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes, or until farro is tender.
  6. In a blender, combine olive oil, fresh ginger, lemon juice, orange juice, and maple syrup to make the dressing, then add fresh dill and pulse to combine.
  7. Combine the roasted carrots and cooked farro in a mixing bowl, drizzle with citrus dressing, and toss gently. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Dressing can be made in advance and stored separately.

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