Make a weeknight meal extraordinary in under 50 minutes with this Butternut Squash Farro with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs.
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I know we’re still getting to know each other around here, but you’ll soon see that I could probably write a whole food blog full of just butternut squash recipes. But I’ll save you from that torture… at least for now. In the meantime, I promise to just share my favorites. This Butternut Squash Farro with Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs definitely tops that list.
Inspired by Smitten Kitchen’s One-Pan Farro With Tomatoes, I created this recipe after envisioning how well the nutty farro would go with the caramelized sweet and salty squash.
That being said, going through the fuss to roast the butternut squash separately from the farro is worth it. Those sugars add a depth to the dish that you won’t regret.
Top off the dish with crispy parmesan breadcrumbs for a crunchy cheesy topping and you’re all set for a vegetarian main or a side dish along with juicy chicken sausage meatballs, broiled salmon, or even grilled steak.
Butternut Squash Farro Cooking Notes:
- You can make the breadcrumbs vegan and dairy-free by omitting the cheese and butter and doubling the oil, but I really like the umami the cheese brings.
- To make this recipe gluten-free just use the same amount of rinsed and drained quinoa will substitute just fine, albeit without the nutty chew of the farro.
- To make the breadcrumbs gluten-free, simply use a gluten-free panko breadcrumb.
- Make sure to roast the butternut squash on an uncrowded pan. The more you crowd them, the more water that gets trapped on the sheet and the more mushy and less caramelized the butternut squash will be.
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Whitney says
This was so yummy & easy to make! I have always wanted to try farro. Now I think it will be a weekly staple!
Mae's Menu says
I'm so glad you liked this recipe! Isn't the chewy and nuttiness of farro delicious?!