Easy Pearled Farro
Farro is a high protein grain that is excellent to make at the beginning of the week and add to meals as needed. This easy method and base recipe can be the foundation of a grain bowl or added to soups or salads. Pesto, chimichurri, and vinaigrettes are all great ways to flavor hearty Italian farro.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled farro, rinsed and drained well
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 quart water or broth
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 dried bay leaf
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is warm add the rinsed and drained farro. Stir to coat the farro in oil and continue to toast until the farro has a nutty aroma.
- Increase the heat to high and add the water bay leaf and salt. Stir then bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook the farro until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and drain the excess water.
- Immediately spread the cooked farro out on a parchment lined sheet pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and either cool to room temperature and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or use as desired in a dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg