--- title: "Meatless Friday: Farro with Mushrooms and Roasted Vegetables" description: Amanda Lawrence shares a tasty, high-fiber meatless meal option that's done in under an hour. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Meatless%20recipes%20F.jpg ---                                           [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/meatless-friday-farro-with-mushrooms-and-roasted-vegetables#) [MEATLESS FRIDAY](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/meatless-friday) # Meatless Friday: Farro with Mushrooms and Roasted Vegetables Apr 15, 2022 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Amanda Lawrence](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/amanda-lawrence) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Meatless%20recipes%20F.jpg) *Amanda Lawrence shares a tasty, high-fiber meatless meal option that's done in under an hour.* --- #### Meatless Friday: Farro with Mushrooms and Roasted Vegetables Serves two; can be doubled to serve more* *   *![Farro with mushrooms and roasted vegetables](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20220415%20ALawrence%204.jpg?width=1080&name=20220415%20ALawrence%204.jpg)*   ##### Ingredients: Olive oil 1 eggplant 1 red onion 1 red bell pepper 1 package of farro Fresh basil or basil seasoning to taste   ##### Directions: Preheat the oven to 425°. Wash and dry all fresh produce. Peel, halve, and slice the onion. Core bell pepper, remove seeds and white parts. Slice into strips. Cut eggplant into cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss together. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook farro as directed on package. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes, or until tender. Add onion and sauté for another 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil to taste. Stir the finished eggplant and farro into the pan with sautéed vegetables. Serve and enjoy! > [Click to tweet: > For #MeatlessFriday try this high-fiber vegan meal option that's done in under an hour. #catholicmom](https://ctt.ac/beC70)   [![Download a printable copy of this recipe](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/b1d40afb-9696-4662-935c-6d17d4b489ce.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/b1d40afb-9696-4662-935c-6d17d4b489ce) --- Copyright 2022 Amanda Lawrence Images copyright 2022 Amanda Lawrence, all rights reserved. ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-farro-with-mushrooms-and-roasted-vegetables%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-farro-with-mushrooms-and-roasted-vegetables%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-farro-with-mushrooms-and-roasted-vegetables%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Meatless%20Friday%3A%20Farro%20with%20Mushrooms%20and%20Roasted%20Vegetables) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-farro-with-mushrooms-and-roasted-vegetables%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2Fmeatless-friday-farro-with-mushrooms-and-roasted-vegetables%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Amanda Lawrence](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/ALawrence_Photo.jpg) ### [Amanda Lawrence](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/amanda-lawrence) Amanda Lawrence is a writer, mother, orator, librarian, and beloved daughter of God. 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