5.0 from 24 votes
Farro
Farro is an ancient grain; a perfect substitution for any recipe that calls for barley or rice!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 cups water or broth
- 1 cup farro
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse farro well.
- Bring a pot of water with salt to a boil and add rinsed farro.
- Bring to a boil again then reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered until soft, about 30 minutes. Strain well.
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Notes
- Be sure to check your package, some brands need extra time depending on how it has been processed.
- Instant Pot:
- Rice Cooker:
- Cook farro, water (or broth), and a dash of salt in an Instant Pot on high for 10 minutes.
- Let it naturally release for about 5 minutes.
- Stir and serve hot or cold.
- Rinse farro and add 3 cups of water (or broth) to the rice cooker.
- Cook for 45 minutes.
- Stir and serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories
176
(9%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
610mg
(25%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.