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Farro Pilaf
Farro Pilaf is an easy, flavorful dish that complements all kinds of protein entrées like chicken, beef, and pork!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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 shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
273
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
510mg
(21%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1607IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% 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.