Hearty Farro Salad

INGREDIENTS

Farro
Broccoli
Kidney Beans
Brussel Sprouts
Carrots
Fat Free Feta Cheese
Lemon
Balsamic Vinegar

DIRECTIONS

1. Farro: bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil, add 1 cup of farro, cover and cook for 25 minutes
2. Steamed broccoli: either use a steamer OR place broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes then drain
3. Steamed carrots: either use a steamer OR place carrots in boiling water for 5 minutes then drain
4. Kidney beans: soak kidney beans overnight, cover and cook beans in water for 45-50 minutes
5. Combine all of the ingredients and top with lemon juice and balsamic vinegar

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

Farro: An ancient grain new to american cuisine. It has about 12 g of protein in 1 cup serving (more than barley, brown rice and quinoa). It has about 10 g of fiber in 1 cup serving (more than other grains), it has 120 mg of magnesium (magnesium assists muscle boosting, lowering blood sugar and nerve health).

Brussel Sprouts: Help lower cholesterol. Good source of Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin B6.

Feta Cheese: Good source of protein, Vitamin B12 and calcium.

Kidney Beans: Lower blood sugar levels after a meal. Great source of dietary fiber and folate.

Carrots: Great for improved complexion with carotenoids.

Broccoli: Assists the body with detoxification and is an anti-inflammatory. Good source of protein, iron, fiber.



Citation: http://nutritionista.self.com