picnic recipes

My favorite grain is farro (it’s so nutty in texture!) but this recipe lends itself to whatever your personal favorite is:  couscous, barley, quinoa, wild rice… endless possibilities.  Based on a recipe found in Bonappetit July 2014 page 32. Serves 4 12 oz green beans, clean and trim 1/2 cup farro *or other grain 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas *reduced sodium – drain and rinse 4 oz fat free feta *you may use full fat if preferred 2 TBS chopped fresh dill 2 TBS fresh lemon juice Toasted Spice Vinaigrette – recipe below Toasted Spice [...]