Farro Pilaf
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4.9
Farro Pilaf
Description
Farro Pilaf features farro and orzo grains cooked together in chicken broth enhanced with butter, onion, and garlic. The recipe begins by rinsing the farro, then gently cooking diced onion and minced garlic in butter until softened. The farro and orzo are added and toasted to bring out a nutty aroma before simmering with broth and shredded carrot until the grains are tender and the liquid is absorbed. After resting, the dish is finished with toasted slivered almonds, fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt to add nutty crunch and herbal freshness.
The pilaf’s texture balances the toothsome bite of farro with the softer orzo, resulting in a dish that’s both hearty and nuanced. The toasted almonds complement the buttery base, while the carrot offers mild sweetness and color. This makes the pilaf a versatile accompaniment to a variety of main courses, especially poultry and roasted vegetables.
The recipe includes a resting step after cooking to allow the grains to absorb moisture evenly, and the toasting stages build a deeper flavor profile. The use of fresh parsley adds a final touch of color and brightness, rounding out the dish’s subtle layers of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¾ cup farro
- ⅓ cup orzo
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth 1 can
- 2 tablespoons carrot shredded
- 2 tablespoons almonds toasted, slivered
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse farro under cold water and drain.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add farro and orzo and cook until lightly browned and nutty smelling, about 6 minutes.
- Add broth & carrots.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a low simmer for 30-35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and farro is tender.
- Remove from the heat and cover. Rest 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in almonds, parsley, and salt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1607IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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