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Heirloom Squash Farrotto

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Heirloom Squash Farrotto

Heirloom Squash Farrotto

amanda

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer with Paddle Attachments - For mixing doughs efficiently.

  • Chef's Knife (8-inch) - Versatile tool for precise chopping.

  • Cutting Board - Safe ingredient preparation surface.

  • Mixing Bowls Set (3 sizes) - Used for mixing without cross-contamination.

  • Silicone Baking Mat - Enhances even baking and prevents sticking.

  • Nonstick Fry Pan (10-inch) - Ideal for sautéing vegetables with ease.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons Set - Ensures accurate ingredient measurements.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - For precise measurement and unit conversions.

  • Food Processor (12-cup) - Efficiently chops and combines ingredients.

  • Mandoline Slicer - Thinly slices vegetables for consistent texture in dishes.

  • Stand Mixer with Dough Hook - Kneads bread component of farrotto efficiently.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds

  • 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice, divided

  • 3 garlic cloves; 1 minced, 2 thinly sliced

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • 4 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 cups semi-pearled farro

  • 2 tablespoons chopped Fresno chile or red jalapeño chile with seeds, divided

  • 3/4 cup 1/2-inch cubes red onion plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced

  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

  • Extra-virgin olive oil

  • Ingredient info: Farro is available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Italian markets. Semi-pearled farro, or farro perlato, cooks faster. It can also be found online at gustiamo.com.

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant and beginning to smoke, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool; grind in spice grinder. Transfer 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin to small bowl. Mix in yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.
2

Instruction 2

Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place squash in large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. Spread squash out on sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Meanwhile, cook farro in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain farro and cool.
4

Instruction 4

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic and 1 tablespoon chile; sauté 1 minute. Add onion cubes and garbanzo beans; sauté 1 minute. Add roasted squash and cooked farro and toss to blend. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired.
5

Instruction 5

Mound farro mixture on 4 plates. Spoon yogurt mixture over. Sprinkle with cilantro, sliced onion, and remaining chile. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
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