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Farro Bowl with Figs, Kale and French Goat Cheese

Simple, Healthy Farro Bowl with Kale, Figs and optional Goat Cheese - a simple healthy meal, perfect for mid-week dinners or lunches. Quick and Easy!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups cooked farro (or other whole grain- quinoa, rice, barley, wheat berries)
2 large handfuls of chopped lacinato kale ( or sub baby kale)
4 figs, halved or sliced
1-2 tablespoons crushed toasted walnuts ( or sub almonds, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, pecans)
1- 2 ounces goat cheese ( aged or crumbled)
garnish: 1 teaspoon hemp seeds ( optional) or make Maple pecans!
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
2
Divide farro among two bowls.
3
In a mixing bowl, massage lacinato kale to tenderize it with a pinch of salt and drizzle of olive oil until coated and pliable, about 1-2 minutes ( if using baby kale, no need to massage).
4
Divide kale among the bowls. Top with the figs and the goat cheese. Spoon the flavorful dressing over the farro, figs and kale. Sprinkle with walnuts and hemp seeds.
5
Enjoy!