Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl
Grilled shrimp, zucchini, and red onion are served over warm farro with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh mint. A tangy oregano marinade and creamy tahini-lemon dressing bring bright, herby flavor with a hint of sweetness, making this an easy spring meal for lunch or dinner.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 61
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add shrimp, zucchini, and onion; toss to coat.
- 2
Thread shrimp and vegetables onto eight 8-inch skewers.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Meanwhile, for the dressing, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and garlic together in a small bowl. Slowly add the water, whisking constantly until smooth and of drizzling consistency.
- 5
Grill skewers, covered, turning once halfway through, until shrimp are opaque and vegetables are crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 6
Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp and vegetables, tomatoes, and mint. Drizzle with dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 944.31 kcal High 47%
- Protein 45.37 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 134.25 g 49%
- Total Fat 24.71 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.6 mg High 61%
- Sodium 173.78 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 21.22 g Good Source 76%
- Total Sugars 9.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.45 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 242.28 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 9.88 mg Good Source 55%
- Potassium 1146.9 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 161.2 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 24.31 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Farro, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 944.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Farro, Fresh Mint, Fresh Oregano. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl?
- About 45 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 944.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl healthy?
- Mediterranean Shrimp and Farro Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 944.31 calories and 45.37 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 173.78 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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