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These lettuce cups make a fun handheld appetizer or light meal. Roasting the radishes helps to mellow their peppery flavor. Chewy farro brings meaty substance, walnuts add a satisfying crunch, and a drizzle of creamy tahini dressing brings it all together.
By Shelli McConnell,
Ingredients
- 1½ lb. radishes, trimmed and quartered
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1¼ cups dry farro
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 small clove garlic
- 8 baby romaine leaves
- 1 Tbsp. chopped toasted walnuts
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place radishes and onion on a 15×10-inch baking pan. Drizzle with vinegar; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables 30 to 35 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring once.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine 3 cups water and the farro. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until farro is tender. Drain if necessary.
- Meanwhile, for tahini sauce, in a blender combine lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and ½ cup water. Cover and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl combine radish mixture, cooked farro, and tahini sauce; toss to coat. Serve in baby romaine leaves and top with walnuts. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (¼ of recipe): 391 calories, 64 g carbohydrates, 13 g protein, 9 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 352 mg sodium, 14 g fiber, 8 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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Comments (3)
(5 from 1 vote)Is there a gluten free substitute for the farro?
Hi Marcey, Yes, this recipe would also work well with brown rice, buckwheat groats, or quinoa. If you decide to try it, let us know how it goes!
This is a household favorite. Nice light bite on hot days. We cook the radishes and onions on the grill to keep the heat out of the house.