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Cheesy Apple-Farro Cakes

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Chill Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • 3 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, shredded (with as much liquid wrung out of the shreds as possible)
  • ⅔ cup grated white cheddar
  • ⅔ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup chopped (roasted and peeled) chestnuts
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon minced thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. To cook farro: Pour farro into a medium pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and lower the heat to simmer. Allow farro to simmer for about 30 minutes or until tender. Drain well and pour farro into a large mixing bowl. Allow farro to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  2. Add remaining filling ingredients to bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix together until everything is fully incorporated. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Form ¼ cup farro cakes with the chilled mixture.
  4. Pour oil into a skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add a few cakes into the skillet (making sure not to overcrowd the pan or the cakes will steam and not crisp up) and sear for 4 to 5 minutes or each side. Remove from heat and drain into a paper towels. Fry remaining cakes, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 38mg (2%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 108IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 108IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.