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Lemon-Tahini Farro Bowl with Roasted Vegetables Lunch needs to sustain — not slow you down. Something bright, textured, and balanced…
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Lemon-Tahini Farro Bowl with Roasted Vegetables

Lunch needs to sustain — not slow you down. Something bright, textured, and balanced enough to keep you present through meetings, calls, and creative flow.

This Lemon-Tahini Farro Bowl does exactly that. Nutty grains, roasted vegetables, and a creamy dressing that ties everything together without overpowering.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked farro

• 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes (cubed)

• 1 cup roasted broccoli or cauliflower

• ½ cup chickpeas, roasted or sautéed

• 2 tbsp tahini

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small clove garlic, grated

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: arugula or baby greens

Instructions

1. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

2. In a bowl, layer farro, roasted vegetables, and chickpeas.

3. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and toss gently.

4. Serve warm or room temperature over greens if desired.

This is lunch that keeps you grounded — steady energy, no crash.

by Jarvus Ricardo Hester

Jarvus Ricardo Hester

JARVUSHESTER

Jarvus Ricardo Hester Founder, Artistic Director, Editor-in-Chief, and Cultural Storyteller Jarvus Ricardo Hester is an opera singer, arts administrator, media executive, and entrepreneur dedicated to making the arts more accessible while preserving and amplifying the stories that shape communities. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Harlem Collective Opera, Harlem Boys Choir, and the Harlem Chamber Orchestra, organizations committed to expanding access to classical music through innovative performances, educational initiatives, and community engagement. As Editor-in-Chief of Mood Magazine NYC and the founder of the Mood Media Network, Hester oversees a growing multimedia ecosystem that includes WHRL Mood Radio Harlem, The Morning Show NYC, After Hours NYC, and Mood TV. Through these platforms, he curates stories that explore culture, travel, wellness, food, literature, business, and the arts from Harlem to communities around the world. An alumnus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Hester has performed with professional opera companies and has dedicated his career to reimagining how audiences experience classical music. His work consistently bridges the worlds of performance, journalism, tourism, education, and community development. His signature initiative, The Black Composer Project, celebrates the contributions of Black classical composers through immersive concert experiences that combine music, storytelling, and historical exploration. Whether through a live performance, a magazine feature, a radio broadcast, or a community partnership, Hester's work is guided by a simple philosophy: Stories create connections. Art builds communities. Culture preserves legacy. Harlem to the world. Be a part of the story.
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