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Cheesy Pesto Farro
This hearty cheesy pesto farro side dish recipe is easy to make and full of protein and fiber.
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
330 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro uncooked, Bob’s Red Mill brand
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- ¼ cup pesto (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- pine nuts optional garnish, toasted|
- parsley optional garnish, toasted|
Instructions
- Prepare farro according to package instructions. Strain any excess liquid and return to the same pan.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, pesto, olive oil and garlic to the cooked farro. Heat on low until cheese melts and farro is warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts and parsley if you wish.
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Notes
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
39.2g
(13%)
Protein
11.6g
(23%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Fiber
7.3g
(29%)
Sugar
0.6g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.2g | 13% |
| Protein | 11.6g | 23% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.