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Berbere Sweet Potato Farro Bowls

Course Dinner
Keyword berbere sweet potatoes, farro bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 large servings
Author Erin Alderson

Ingredients

Farro

  • ½ cup farro
  • 1 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sweet Potatoes

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons berbere See note
  • Salt if needed
  • 1 can chickpeas

Yogurt

  • ½ cup yogurt plain- I’m using sheep
  • 2 cups loosely packed mixed cilantro and parsley
  • Zest from half a lemon
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  • To start, heat the oven to 425˚F and place farro in a pot along with 1 cup water, salt, and oil. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender; about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • While the farro is cooking, make the sweet potatoes. Scrub the potatoes well and cut into rough ½” cubes. Place on a sheet tray covered with parchment and add the berbere spice, 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch of salt. Place in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and just starting to brown.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes and stir in the chickpeas. Cook for another 10 minutes, until the chickpeas are hot. 
  • Next, place the cilantro and parsley and on a cutting board and top with the lemon zest. Chop until everything is fine and mixed together. Combine half the herb mixture with the yogurt and a pinch of salt.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove from the oven and toss with the remaining herb mixture and remaining tablespoon of oil.
  • Assemble the bowls with a swirl of yogurt, half the farro, and half the sweet potatoes.