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Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas
Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas brings together tahini, lemon juice, and cumin. Give the draining and rinsing step its place before the ingredient goes into the mixture. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 16 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beans & lentils
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dietary characteristics
- Vegetarian
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Drain and rinse before adding
Give the draining and rinsing step its place before the ingredient goes into the mixture. Set out a colander or sieve so that small preparation job is ready when you need it.
2. Get the blending equipment ready
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
3. Give the dressing its own moment
The dressing has a preparation step of its own. Mix it as directed before bringing the parts together, and follow the recipe for when it is added.
Get to know the ingredients
Tahini
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: To make the dressing, combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a blender.
Lemon juice
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: To make the dressing, combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a blender.
Cumin
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: To make the dressing, combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a blender.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Drizzle the dressing over top and serve. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Have the pan ready for its first job
Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the blender and skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: To make the dressing, combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a blender.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Give the draining and rinsing step its place before the ingredient goes into the mixture. Set out a colander or sieve so that small preparation job is ready when you need it.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Stir the chickpeas to coat in the spices, then continue to sauté for about five minutes, or until the outside of the chickpeas are slightly browned and blistered.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Budget Bytes. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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