Easy Lemony Halibut & Chickpeas with Farro Recipe
This easy food recipe features halibut seasoned with smoked paprika and Meyer lemon, paired with roasted chickpeas, Tuscan kale, and farro for a complete and flavorful meal. It's a hearty yet healthy sheet pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights, offering protein, vegetables, and whole grains in every bite.
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4 8-ounce halibut fillets
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 Honeycrisp apple cored and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion cut into 8 wedges
- 1 14-ounce can chickpeas drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 Meyer or regular lemon sliced
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1½ cups cooked farro or quinoa see Notes
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale stemmed and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F and allow it to heat up.
- Season the halibut: Coat the halibut fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with smoked paprika, fresh thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Arrange ingredients on the baking sheet: Place the seasoned halibut on a rimmed baking sheet. Surround the fish with sliced apple, onion wedges, and chickpeas. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the vegetables and chickpeas, and season them with additional salt and pepper.
- Add lemon and thyme: Lay lemon slices and sprigs of fresh thyme over the apples and onions for added flavor.
- Roast the halibut: Bake everything in the preheated oven until the halibut becomes opaque and flakes easily, about 11 to 14 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook for 1 more minute until the fish develops a slight char.
- Prepare the farro and kale: Lower the oven temperature to 400°F and remove the halibut from the baking sheet, placing it on a plate. Add the cooked farro and kale to the sheet with the roasted apples and onions. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, tossing everything together to coat.
- Finish cooking: Return the halibut to the baking sheet and place it back in the oven. Bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve the dish warm.
Notes
- Pre-cook a large batch of farro or quinoa over the weekend to save time on weeknights.
- Substitute kale with spinach for a milder flavor.
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