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*My farro was pearled, which requires a much shorter cooking time. If your farro is not, you may need to start the farro before roasting the vegetables.
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Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the cooking racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
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Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite sized chunks. Toss with about 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. You want the oil and vinegar to coat the sweet potatoes, but not pool in the bottom of the bowl. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed half sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the smoked paprika and salt and pepper to taste.
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Thinly slice the onion and bell pepper. Toss with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Toss with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread in a single layer in a second rimmed half sheet pan. Place both sheets in the oven. Roast for 25-35 minutes, until the vegetables are mildly charred and tender.
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While the vegetables are roasting, cook the farro. Begin by heating a 3-4 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. When it is hot, cook the garlic until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Add the white wine and boil until reduced by half. Mix in the farro. Add the chicken stock and water and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and simmer until the farro is cooked to your liking (the longer you cook, the more tender it will be--for my pearled farro 20 minutes was enough).
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Drain the farro and place in a large bowl. Add the roasted veggies and toss with another 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, or to taste. Drizzle with Styrian pumpkinseed oil and balsamic vinegar to taste. Toss again. Garnish each individual serving with queso fresco and pepitas.