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Cardamom-Spiced Breakfast Grain Bowl with Caramelized Beets and Citrus

Cardamom-Spiced Breakfast Grain Bowl with Caramelized Beets and Citrus

Breakfast
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Chef's Note

For a time-saving hack, you can roast the beets the night before and refrigerate them, then quickly warm and glaze them in the morning. The citrus supremes can also be prepared ahead and stored in their juice to maintain freshness.

Tags
breakfast
grain bowl
beets
citrus
vegetarian
high-fiber
Mediterranean
cardamom
farro
yogurt
Ingredients
  • 1 cup farro

  • 3 cups water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 medium beets

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 large orange

  • 1 medium blood orange

  • 1/2 medium grapefruit

  • 1/4 cup pistachios

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions
  • 1

    Rinse 1 cup of farro under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine farro with 3 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender but still chewy.

  • 2

    While the farro cooks, peel and dice 2 medium beets into 1/2-inch cubes. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  • 3

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced beets and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize on the edges.

  • 4

    Add 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar to the beets, stirring to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces to a glaze. Remove from heat.

  • 5

    Drain any excess water from the cooked farro and transfer to a bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cardamom and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon while the farro is still hot.

  • 6

    Supreme the citrus fruits: Cut the ends off 1 large orange, 1 medium blood orange, and 1/2 medium grapefruit. Stand each fruit on one end and cut away the peel and white pith. Hold the fruit over a bowl to catch juices and cut between the membranes to release the segments.

  • 7

    Toast 1/4 cup pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Roughly chop them and set aside.

  • 8

    Chiffonade 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves by stacking them, rolling tightly, and slicing into thin ribbons.

  • 9

    To assemble each bowl, place a quarter of the cardamom-spiced farro in the bottom of a bowl. Top with a quarter of the caramelized beets, a quarter of the citrus segments, and a dollop (about 1/4 cup) of Greek yogurt.

  • 10

    Sprinkle each bowl with toasted pistachios and mint ribbons. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon honey per bowl and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
385
Calories
12g
Protein
62g
Carbs
13g
Fat

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