Toasted Farro With Roasted Vegetables and Fennel

Each serving of this delicious meal is only 480 calories, and contains potassium, fiber, and Vitamin C. Legumes like butter beans are a great source of protein for vegetarians.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dried farro
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted bell peppers, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons of liquid reserved
2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
3 small zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 12 ounces)
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced (reserve a few fronds for garnish)
1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, rinsed, drained
2 ounces thinly sliced Parmesan

Preparation:
In a large skillet, toast the farro over medium-high heat. Shake the skillet occasionally, until the farro is aromatic and slightly golden (about 2 minutes).
Transfer the toasted farro to a medium saucepan. Cover with 1 inch of water; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, until farro is tender (20-25 minutes). Drain farro, and transfer to a large serving platter to cool at room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine the reserved roasted bell pepper liquid, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper; stir well with a whisk. Set the vinaigrette aside.
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Grill the zucchini slices until tender (about 2 minutes per side); transfer to platter with the farro.
Arrange butter beans and roasted bell peppers over farro; drizzle with vinaigrette.
Sprinkle the farro and vegetables with sliced fennel and fronds and Parmesan cheese; drizzle with more vinaigrette as desired. Serve at room temperature.