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Farro Salad Roasted Vegetables

Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables for Colorful Goodness

A delightful Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables combines flavors and nutrition in colorful bites.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Pitted Dates Swap for chopped prunes for a new flavor twist.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Unsalted butter works too; add a pinch of salt.
  • 1 cup Sugar For a healthier alternative, honey or maple syrup can work.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Pure vanilla extract deepens the flavor.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Essential for softening dates.
For the Crumb Topping
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used for a finer texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Adjust if reducing sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Dried Coconut Feel free to omit for a classic taste.
  • 1 cup Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a healthier swap.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the pitted dates, salted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and boiling water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, unsweetened dried coconut, flour, and brown sugar and mix thoroughly.
  4. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then pour the cooled date mixture over it.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the date filling and press gently.
  6. Bake for about 40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

These Newfoundland Date Squares can be personalized by omitting ingredients or experimenting with variations. Perfect for sharing and ideal for afternoon snacks.

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