Herb & Veggie Fregola
This Herb & Veggie Fregola recipe is an easy vegan dinner that’s packed with flavour and nutrition! You’ll love the nutty, chewy fregola, which is a little bit like pearl couscous.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ red onion 82 grams, diced
- 10 stalks asparagus 200 grams, cut into 1 1⁄2” pieces
- ½ cup corn niblets 75 grams
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 5-6 fresh oregano leaves
- 1 ½ cups fregola 300 grams
- 3 ½ cups vegetable stock 875 ml
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 small bunch chives 5 grams, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes 124 grams, cut in half
- juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Add oil to a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions, asparagus and corn. Sauté for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic, thyme and oregano. Cook for another 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
- Add the fregola to the pot. Toast it for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the vegetable stock to the pot and half of the salt. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring gently for 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Stir in the cut tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are wilted and warmed through.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining salt, black pepper, chives, lemon juice and vegan butter.
- Garnish with vegan parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
To store: Herb & Veggie Fregola can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply add a few tablespoons of water or stock and heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. The added liquid will help loosen it up a bit.
To freeze: Store fregola in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When ready to reheat, simply thaw it in the refrigerator before heating it on the stovetop or microwave according to the instructions above.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1752mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1354IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg