Pesto Farro with Spring Veggies

Directions

Ingredients :

4 cups water

1 ½ cups Italian farro

4 tablespoons prepared pesto

1 lemon

zested and juiced

divided

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 bunch asparagus

cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup green peas

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Methods :

Combine water and farro in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, until farro is creamy and water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in pesto, 1/2 of the lemon zest, 1/2 of the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm and set aside.

Meanwhile, cover the bottom of a skillet with a small amount of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and peas. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and season vegetables with remaining lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with vegetables and garnish with chives.