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Black-eyed Peas and Farro Bowls with Cilantro Lime Sauce

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time30 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups farro
  • 4 15 oz. cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes chopped
  • 1 bell pepper any color, chopped

Cilantro Lime Sauce:

  • 2 bunches cilantro
  • ¼ cup lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ cup water to thin plus more if needed

Instructions

  • Prepare the farro using one of the methods below:

Instant Pot version farro:

  • Place the farro in the pot with 2½ cups water.
  • Set cook time for 17 minutes.
  • Do a quick release when the cook time is done.

Stovetop version farro:

  • Place the farro in a saucepan with 6 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to simmer for 15 minutes.

For the Cilantro Lime Sauce:

  • In a blender or food processor, place the cilantro, lime juice, avocado, garlic, cumin, salt and water.
  • Blend until it’s the consistency of a thin smoothie.

For the bowls:

  • Warm the black-eyed peas in the microwave or in a pan on the stove.
  • Serve the farro in bowls topped with black eyed peas, tomatoes, bell peppers and drizzled with plenty of Cilantro Lime Sauce.

Notes

The key to these bowls is the fantastic Cilantro Lime Sauce, which gives a big flavor punch that you’ll love!

Nutrition

Serving: 6to 8 | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1107IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg