Farro with Tomatoes (and Basil and Parmesan)
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Farro with Tomatoes (and Basil and Parmesan)
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The easiest way to cook farro! Make this farro recipe paired with onions, garlic, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan. It's a heavenly side dish, or grain bowl made in one pot!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup pearled farro
- 1 medium onion cut in half and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomato halved, basically the whole clamshell/punnet
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5-6 basil large, cut into thin ribbons, fresh leaves
For Serving
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add the water and farro to a small saucepan, and let it sit while you cut the onions, garlic and tomatoes.
- Add the sliced onion, sliced garlic and halved tomatoes to the saucepan, along with the salt and olive oil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally for around 15-20 minutes.
- The farro is cooked when the liquid is almost all absorbed, and the farro is tender (will have a chewy bite to it but will not be hard)
- Add the parmesan cheese.
- Transfer to a serving dish,
- Garnish with with the basil and extra parmesan.
- Devour.
Notes
- To cook Farro in an instant pot
- Add farro, water, salt, tomatoes, onion and garlic to the instant pot. Close the seal and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Do a natural release for 7 minutes, then quick release. Open the pot and stir in the fresh basil and parmesan.
- What to do with leftovers
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!
- Substitutions/Additions
- You could add bay leaves to the cooking water if you want a nice savory addition to the flavor. Be sure to remove them after cooking!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
800mg
(33%)
Potassium
313mg
(7%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
15.3mg
(17%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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