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Farro and Spinach Breakfast Salad

Published September 4, 2018
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A bowl of salad containing sliced oranges, blueberries, chopped greens, and grains makes for a refreshing breakfast. Surrounding the bowl are a small dish of blueberries, a honey dipper with a small bowl of honey, fresh oranges, and a glass of orange juice. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published September 4, 2018
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Make this hearty, low-sugar breakfast salad the night before, and you will be set up with an instant breakfast that’s much more exciting than a bowl of cereal. Farro has a nutty flavor, a slightly crunchy bite and works perfectly with juicy oranges and blueberries. At less than 300 calories, with 8 grams of fiber and 17 grams of protein, this is a great way to kick off a great day.

Farro and Spinach Breakfast Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (100g) farro
  • 1/2 cup (130g) fat-free Greek Yogurt
  • 1 large navel orange, zested, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cups (450g) baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries

Directions

In a small pot, bring 2 cups (500ml) water to a boil, and add the farro. Cook until tender: pearled farro cooks in 25 minutes or so, whole farro in 35–40. Drain and let cool.

In a medium bowl, stir the yogurt, orange zest and honey. Cut the orange sections into bite-sized pieces, if desired.

In a 4-cup storage container, combine the farro and the yogurt mixture and stir well to mix. Add the orange sections, spinach and blueberries and stir to combine.

Makes about 4 cups

Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 2 cups

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 280; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 459mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 17g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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