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Beans + Grains + Bowls, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian · August 18, 2022

Sungold Tomato Farro with Basil & Feta

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Finished Sungold Tomato Farro with Basil & Feta

This Sungold Tomato Farro with Basil & Feta recipe is one of my summer comfort foods. It’s an easy and perfect way to use sungold tomatoes, plus, it’s a nice switch-up from the pasta recipes you usually see this time of year. This recipe lets the sungold tomatoes shine, using only simple pantry staples to help make this farro creamy, dreamy, and easy for a full meal.

You can make swaps and subs as you like, (I know I add chickpeas for protein but it definitely is not mandatory!) and you can also add in your favorite protein or vegetables. The best part of this recipe is that it is highly customizable, but still the best way to use up sungold tomatoes. If you are looking for an easy, quick and versatile sungold tomato recipe, this one is it. Your weeknight dinners will love you for it!

Finished Sungold Tomato Farro with Basil & Feta

Table of contents

  • What are sungold tomatoes?
  • Ingredients for this sungold tomato farro
  • How to bring this sungold tomato recipe together
  • Looking for similar recipes?
Sliced tomatoes, basil and garlic

What are sungold tomatoes?

Simply put, a sungold tomato is an orange variety of a cherry tomato. They are amazing during the summer (obviously, it’s peak tomato season) and are known for their vibrant color. Like other tomatoes, sungold tomatoes change in flavor as they ripen. If you get the ones that are lighter in color, they’ll have a sharper, more acidic flavor to them, but as they ripen and grow darker, they get sweeter and juicier. They are perfect for sauces, savory dishes and pastas, and I love them in this farro recipe.

Cooked tomatoes, garlic and basil added to cooked farro

Ingredients for this sungold tomato farro

This farro recipe uses very specific ingredients to make a salty, spicy, creamy flavor profile. Here is everything you need for this sungold tomato recipe:

  • 1 1/2 cups dry farro, 8 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon Diamon Crystal kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pint sungold tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil, about 1/2 cup thinly sliced, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup vegan feta, or your feta of choice, plus more for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste, plus more if you like more heat
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
All ingredients combined

How to bring this sungold tomato recipe together

I love that this recipe is quick, and you only need one pot! Here is a full breakdown of how to make this sungold tomato farro:

  • Fill a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add in the 1 tablespoon of salt, then the farro. Boil for 9-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pot and put it back on medium heat. Add in the olive oil and let it come to temperature.
  • Add in the sungold tomatoes, you want them to sizzle softly when they hit the oil and if they sputter, turn down the heat a bit. Add in the garlic and stir. Season with salt.
  • Let the sungold tomatoes cook down for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in most of your basil and stir again. You want the tomatoes to be soft and integrated with the olive oil, but still be intact. Cook another minute or so and then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Pour the sungold tomato mixture in with the farro. Add in the feta, Calabrian chili paste, chickpeas and stir. Taste and season with salt, pepper and more chili paste as needed.
  • The farro should be almost creamy at this point, think risotto-like. To plate, add a large scoop to each plate and top with more feta, basil and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve warm!
Finished Sungold Tomato Farro with Basil & Feta

Looking for similar recipes?

I love all things farro. I also love all things tomato! Here are some of my favorites on the blog:

Toasted Farro & Swiss Chard
This is the epitome of everything I love about seasonal cooking and eating. This toasted farro bowl is just easy, simple ingredients that bring out so much flavor in one grain bowl.
Check out this recipe
Roasted Tomato Tabbouleh with Salmon
This easy Roasted Tomato Tabbouleh with Salmon weeknight meal is one of my favorites. It's designed so you can go to the grocery store, pick up all the items and use them in one night, no odd amounts of leftover ingredients left behind. This recipe is simple, made with one pot and one pan, and is as satisfying as they come.
Check out this recipe
Lemon Zucchini Farro Bowl
This bowl is a perfect summer dinner – it's quick, easy and comforting, with the perfect balance of simple ingredients to make a bowl of flavor that really shines. Chickpeas and farro are the base of this bowl, with melty zucchini, caramelized lemon, chilies, mint and basil to round eveything out. Finish the bowl with parmesan for a simple, affordable and filling summer dinner.
Check out this recipe

And that’s it for this Sungold Tomato Farro with Basil & Feta!

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories and see what you all are making.

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Sungold Tomato Farro with Basil & Feta

4.50 from 2 votes
This recipe is short, simple and perfect. It's a take on a classic, sungold tomato pasta, but in the version of a wholesome, filling farro bowl. It's quick, easy and a summer favorite.
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Prep Time:15 minutes mins
Cook Time:15 minutes mins
Total Time:30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion, Italian
Keyword: farro, feta, sungold tomatoes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry farro 8 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pint sungold tomatoes halved
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil about 1/2 cup thinly sliced, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup vegan feta or your feta of choice, plus more for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste plus more if you like more heat
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • Fill a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add in the 1 tablespoon of salt, then the farro. Boil for 9-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pot and put it back on medium heat. Add in the olive oil and let it come to temperature.
  • Add in the sungold tomatoes, you want them to sizzle softly when they hit the oil and if they sputter, turn down the heat a bit. Add in the garlic and stir. Season with salt.
  • Let the sungold tomatoes cook down for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in most of your basil and stir again. You want the tomatoes to be soft and integrated with the olive oil, but still be intact. Cook another minute or so and then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Pour the sungold tomato mixture in with the farro. Add in the feta, Calabrian chili paste, chickpeas and stir. Taste and season with salt, pepper and more chili paste as needed.
  • The farro should be almost creamy at this point, think risotto-like. To plate, add a large scoop to each plate and top with more feta, basil and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve warm!

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  1. Carson says

    August 30, 2022 at 12:40 am

    4 stars
    Good flavor, enjoyed cold as leftovers for lunch.

    • Justine says

      August 31, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      Cold leftovers >>>>>>

  2. Kels says

    September 1, 2022 at 2:09 am

    Garden ready recipe, a fav for summer

    • Justine says

      September 1, 2022 at 11:01 am

      This comment made my day – I feel the exact same way and I’m so glad you made this!

  3. Katie says

    September 1, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Made last night and it’s so so good! I don’t handle spice well so left out the chili entirely and didn’t feel like it was missing anything. Paired with a simple arugula salad and that was perfect. The only note I have is the farro I got said to cook for 30 min, not 10, so I followed that. Overall simple, easy, and delicious!

    • Justine says

      September 2, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      I’m so glad you made it and liked it!

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