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Mediterranean Meatball and Farro Bowls with Smoky Hummus Sauce

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 lb plant-based ground “meat”
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Tbsp + 2extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and chopped, divided
  • 1/2 cup hummus
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup parsley

Instructions

  • In saucepan, place farro, 3 cups water, and a couple of pinches of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, until grains are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain any excess water.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In large bowl, gently mix together ground “meat,” Italian seasoning, cumin, and black pepper. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • In skillet over medium heat, add 2 tsp olive oil. Add tomatoes and half the garlic and heat until tomatoes have softened and are beginning to break down, about 7 minutes.
  • In small bowl, whisk together hummus, 2 Tbsp olive oil, remaining garlic, paprika, and lemon juice.
  • Divide spinach among 4 serving bowls and top with farro, cucumber, tomatoes, and meatballs. Scatter on feta, olives, and parsley. Drizzle on hummus dressing.

Notes

Per serving: 502 calories; 28 g protein; 18 g total fat (5 g sat. fat); 56 g total carbohydrates (5 g sugars, 17 g fiber); 614 mg sodium