Spiced Ground Turkey & Farro with Roasted Root Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 poundground turkey
- ·farro
- 2½ cupsvegetable broth
- 3 mediumcarrot
- 2 mediumparsnip
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- ¾ teaspooncumin
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ¼ teaspooncinnamon
- 1bay leaf
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ·fresh parsley
Prep
- 01
Peel and cut carrots into 1-inch pieces.
- 02
Peel and cut parsnips into 1-inch pieces.
- 03
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
- 04
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- 05
Roughly chop a handful of fresh parsley for garnish.
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots and parsnips with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway, until caramelized and tender.
- 02
While vegetables roast, bring vegetable broth to a simmer in a pot. Add farro and bay leaf, then reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender and broth is mostly absorbed.
- 03
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, for 5–6 minutes until it loses its pink color. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 04
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the turkey. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon; cook for 1 minute.
- 05
Add the roasted vegetables and cooked farro to the skillet. Toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
- 06
Divide among bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Spice Tips
For warmth, bump the cinnamon up to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole bowl. If you like heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes works nicely stirred in at the end.
Farro adds chew and fiber; if you prefer a quicker grain, use brown rice (adjust liquid and cooking time). Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water.