Description
Roasted asparagus partners beautifully with my Italian farro & goat cheese! This dish is simple to make, satisfying, and so delectable!
Ingredients
4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 small bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
1 large red onion, cut into 8ths
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 29 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup dry farro
1½ cups water
1/4 – 1/3 cup goat cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Rinse and cut off the tough ends of the asparagus.
Place asparagus and sliced onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with about 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, or until asparagus is tender but crisp.
In the meantime, in a medium saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and sauté until it begins to brown.
Add the chickpeas and season with salt and pepper.
After 3 minutes, pour in the sauce and ½ cup water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare farro.
Combine one cup of rinsed farro with 1½ cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, lower heat to Low and cover for 15 minutes.
Remove from burner and let sit with cover on for 5 minutes.
Remove cover, fluff with fork and drain any residual water.
To the chickpeas, add farro, roasted vegetables and goat cheese.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve.