How To Make Healthy and Delicious Farro and Tomato Salad
"Inside every seed is the potential for an incredible harvest." - Farrah Gray. Ripe, juicy, and sweet tomatoes are full of nutrients such as potassium, Vitamin B, E, C, and a substance called lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease. Tomatoes are also a good source of fiber, approx. 1.5 grams per (average-size) tomato. Farro on the other hand is a nutritious grain that has been around for thousands of years. It has a nutty taste and a chewy texture (light brown in color) and is packed full of protein, fiber, minerals, B vitamins, magnesium and, antioxidants. You can cook Farro in place of white rice for dinner and it can be used as an ingredient in stews, soups, and, salads. See recipe below: Farro and Tomato Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. farro 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 tbsp. small capers patted dry 2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley 3...