4.8 from 18 votes
Farro with Mushrooms & Asparagus
Farro with mushrooms, asparagus, creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon makes a great side dish to any meal. You can also enjoy this hearty vegetarian dish for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked farro, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 lb asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- Garnish: squeeze of fresh lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the farro and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the farro for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain off any excess broth.
- While the farro is cooking, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, the mushrooms will begin to sweat and release their moisture. Add the asparagus and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
- Add the garlic, shallot, and thyme and sauté, stirring continuously, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the cooked farro to the skillet and stir to combine. Crumble the goat cheese over the farro and vegetables. Stir until creamy. I always start with 2 ounces of goat cheese and taste. If you want a stronger goat cheese flavor and the farro to be creamier, you can add more goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with fresh chives and a little squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if using. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
530mg
(22%)
Potassium
459mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.