The green monster from Myers+Chang at Home: Recipes from the Beloved Boston Eatery (page 231) by Joanne Chang and Karen Akunowicz

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  • matthew_jiod3h on April 15, 2026

    GREEN

  • anya_sf on March 24, 2019

    I just made a springtime version with asparagus and artichoke hearts and it was delicious. Topped it with a soft-cooked egg. Love the versatility of this recipe.

  • Rutabaga on February 14, 2018

    This is a great option for a meal that's both flavorful and super healthful. I, too, used all of the pesto, and found that to be the right balance. I finally cooked my Bluebird Grains farro to completion; it took a full hour, so I cooked it in advance so that the dish could be put together quickly at dinnertime. For the kids, I set aside some peas and edamame, served alongside rice, since farro isn't really their thing. This could be a nice potluck or picnic dish.

  • bwhip on January 24, 2018

    This was really good, my wife and I both loved it. Made it per the recipe, though I noticed after the fact that you’re supposed to use half of the lemongrass pesto. Wasn’t a problem though, since my pesto ingredients only made about a half cup anyway. I was a little short on lemongrass, so added the zest of one lemon to adjust. A really nice winter salad, hearty and flavorful.

  • anya_sf on January 24, 2018

    I altered the ratio of farro to vegetables, using about 1 1/3 cups farro, but the full amount of vegetables - actually a few extra Brussels sprouts. Used spring mix instead of baby spinach and green onions instead of leek. This recipe lends itself to endless variations. The lemongrass pesto really makes it. Delish! Two people ate the whole thing for dinner.

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