Cheesy Vegan Farro With Tomatoes and Kale
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4.9
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Cheesy Vegan Farro With Tomatoes and Kale
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Chewy farro combines with an easy vegan cheese sauce for a healthy and unexpected side dish everyone will love.
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Ingredients
For the farro:
- 1 ½ cups uncooked pearled farro, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale (also called lacinato or dino)
For the cheese sauce:
- ½ cup raw cashews or ⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds See Notes re: soaking.
- 3 tablespoons old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ ounces roasted red pepper from a jar (about 1 small pepper)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup water
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Instructions
- If using sunflower seeds or if not using a high-speed blender, see Notes below for tips on soaking.
- Combine the farro, garlic, broth, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the farro is chewy/tender, about 18 minutes.
- While the farro is cooking, combine the cheese sauce ingredients in a blender, starting with just 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Blend until completey smooth. Set aside.
- Add tomatoes and kale to the pot with the farro. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and hot. Pour the cheese sauce into the pot, and stir to distribute. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling hot and thick. Remove from heat, taste and add more lemon juice and salt, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking sunflower seeds helps reduce their unique flavor and aroma. So if you're using the seed option, even if using a high-speed blender, I recommend first soaking the seeds in hot water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- If using a standard blender, soak cashews/seeds in hot water for about 1 hour, then drain and rinse. This helps soften them for blending.
- Store leftover farro in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
478mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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