Anti Inflammatory Za'atar-Tahini Chickpea Farro Bowl with Roasted Peppers

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

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Anti Inflammatory Za'atar-Tahini Chickpea Farro Bowl with Roasted Peppers

This bowl is the kind of meal that makes you feel genuinely good after eating it — deeply satisfying, full of bold flavor, and built entirely from ingredients that work hard for your body. Chewy farro forms the hearty base, topped with golden roasted chickpeas and lightly charred bell peppers that get their warmth from cumin, smoked paprika, and za'atar. Extra virgin olive oil shows up throughout, which is exactly the kind of fat that supports an anti-inflammatory approach rather than undermining it. The tahini dressing — whisked together with fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, and a little more olive oil — ties everything together with a creamy, nutty richness that feels indulgent without a single inflammatory ingredient in sight. Peppery arugula and fresh parsley add brightness and a pop of color right before serving, making each bowl look as good as it tastes. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and purposeful — no refined oils, no processed shortcuts, just real food layered with intention. It serves four, so it's an easy weeknight dinner or a meal-prep win you'll be genuinely excited to reheat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the farro

1 cup farro, rinsed
2 ½ cups water
½ tsp salt

For the roasted chickpeas and peppers

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 large bell peppers (any color), cut into 1-inch strips
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tsp za'atar, divided
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt

For the tahini dressing

¼ cup tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
3–4 tbsp water, to thin
¼ tsp salt

For serving

2 cups baby arugula or mixed greens
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1 tsp za'atar, for finishing
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the drained chickpeas thoroughly dry with paper towels — the drier they are, the crispier they will roast.
2
Spread the chickpeas and bell pepper strips on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 tsp of the za'atar, the cumin, smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly, then spread into a single layer, keeping the chickpeas and peppers in separate areas of the pan so the chickpeas can crisp.

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