Farro is a Mediterranean grain that’s particularly suited for hearty salads, but there is so much more that this mighty ingredient can do. Put farro’s nutty flavor to good use with these simple sides and wholesome main dishes.
Its easy to fall in love with the chewy, nutty flavor of this wholesome grain, but you may be hesitant to cook it at home due to its reputation for being tricky to prepare. This couldnt be further from the truth. The hardest part may be knowing which type of farro you’ve got — it comes in whole grain, semi-pearled (some of the bran is removed) and pearled (all of the bran is removed) — and this is not indicated on all packages. All types have slightly different cooking times and absorb different amounts of liquid, so the best route to perfectly cooked farro is to boil it like pasta and dress and season it after its out of the pot. Toasting the farro in a skillet before boiling enhances its nutty flavor even more.
Favorite Farro Recipes Top plain or herbed farro with your favorite roasted veggies (maybe butternut squash, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts or tomatoes?), a protein like roasted chickpeas, and a delicious sauce like tahini sauce, tzatziki, or hummus to make an easy, healthy meal.
Its easy to fall in love with the chewy, nutty flavor of this wholesome grain, but you may be hesitant to cook it at home due to its reputation for being tricky to prepare. This couldnt be further from the truth. The hardest part may be knowing which type of farro you’ve got — it comes in whole grain, semi-pearled (some of the bran is removed) and pearled (all of the bran is removed) — and this is not indicated on all packages. All types have slightly different cooking times and absorb different amounts of liquid, so the best route to perfectly cooked farro is to boil it like pasta and dress and season it after its out of the pot. Toasting the farro in a skillet before boiling enhances its nutty flavor even more.
Farro is a Mediterranean grain that’s particularly suited for hearty salads, but there is so much more that this mighty ingredient can do. Put farro’s nutty flavor to good use with these simple sides and wholesome main dishes.
The homemade chimichurri sauce marries all of the ingredients and brings out of the best of the savory mushroom and bitter kale and brussels sprouts. Just add sriracha.
Though the arugula will keep its crispness even if you mix it in straight away, we like to combine the rest of the veggies with the farro, and come eating time, toss that with the arugula and dressing.
Not quite a wheat, and not quite a rice, farro adds a richness and chewiness to dishes that’s similar to that of other grains, but lighter. On its own, farro tastes savory with a hint of nuttiness or cinnamon flavor.
Farro has actually been (subtly) on the scene for ages. And what we love most about this ancient strain of wheat is that it’s super filling and tastes kind of creamy. It also has more fiber than quinoa.
Not sure what to do with all of those leftover grilled or roasted veggies? Why not toss them with some farro, hummus, and tzatziki?
Farro 101 – Everything You Need To Know
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