Sweet Potato and Broccoli Farro Bowls
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato and Broccoli Farro Bowls are tossed with a creamy Lemon Dressing. Makes a super healthy meal and the air fryer gets the sweet potatoes and broccoli wonderfully crisp and caramelized.
Farro-Based Bowl
I love using farro as a base for a bowl It has a wonderful nutty, earthy flavor and it is wonderfully chewy, which is maybe my favorite thing about it. I like to add it to salads and bowls because I find it to be very filling.
This recipe makes 2 bowls but can easily be doubled. You will just need to air fry in batches.
How To Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato and Broccoli Farro Bowls
(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)
- Make the Creamy Lemon Dressing. Can be made a day or two in advance and refrigerated.
- Make the farro. Make according to package directions. For more flavor cook it in chicken broth or vegetable broth instead of water.
- Air fry sweet potato and broccoli.
- Assemble. Divide the farro between 2 bowls. Top with broccoli and sweet potato. Add red onion and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Recipe Tips
- The broccoli and sweet potatoes may cook at different rates. Place the broccoli on one side of the air fryer basket and the sweet potato on the other side. If the broccoli looks like it is done before the sweet potato, just remove it with tongs and continue to air fry the sweet potato.
- Since the sweet potato takes longer to cook, I cut it into really small cubes and I cut the broccoli into bigger pieces.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use quinoa, barley, or brown rice instead of farro.
- Use butternut squash instead or sweet potatoes.
- Add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese. Parmesan cheese would also be good.
- Add some dried cranberries for some sweet flavor.
- Stir in a handful of baby spinach leaves or arugula.’ Add a cup of drained and rinsed black beans.
- Add some protein. Add a fried egg, edamame, or some grilled chicken or tofu.
- Use a balsamic vinaigrette instead of lemon dressing.
- Make it spicy. Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the broccoli or sweet potatoes before air frying.
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Sweet Potato and Broccoli Farro Bowls
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato and Broccoli Farro Bowls are a delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal that is packed with wholesome ingredients and plenty of flavor. Tender sweet potatoes and broccoli are cooked in the air fryer until beautifully crisp and caramelized around the edges, then served over hearty, chewy farro. Everything is finished with a bright and creamy lemon dressing that ties all the flavors together.
Yield: 2
Calories: 827kcal
Equipment
Materials
Creamy Lemon Dressing
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon za-atar
- salt and pepper
Farro Bowls
- 1 cup farro
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ½ small red onion, sliced
- ½ medium avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pepitas or sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Make Creamy Lemon Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cook farro according to package directions.
- Place sweet potatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and stir to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper.Place in air fryer basket on one side.Add broccoli to the bowl and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Use you hands to work it in evenly. Season with salt and pepper.Add broccoli to the air fryer basket keeping it separate from the sweet potato.
- Air fry at 350 for 7 to 8 minutes. The broccoli will probably be done. Remove it from the air fryer and continue to cook the sweet potatoes for another 2 to 5 minutes.
- Divide farro between 2 bowls. Top with broccoli and sweet potato. Add red onion, and sliced avocado. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with pepita seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 827kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 1512mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 16991IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 6mg
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