Farro with Black Beans and Fresh Herbs

Farro with Black Beans and Fresh Herbs

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup farro (see note)
  • 1 small red pepper, finely diced
  • 1 small yellow or orange pepper, finely diced
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 small lemon, juiced
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked or 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans, drained
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 
  • black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin, optional

Directions:

  1. Cook farro according to package instructions. 
  2. Place in large bowl and mix remaining ingredients

Note: Look for whole grain or semi-pearled farro.  Pearled farro cooks faster, but the nutritious germ and bran have been removed.