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How to Cook Farro
This short tutorial takes you through the basics of how to cook farro, plus a few facts about this versatile, chewy, and flavorful grain.
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 about 1 cup each
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked semi-pearled farro
- 3 cups water
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the dry, uncooked farro to a pot and stir and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to toast the farro. This will increase the nutty flavor.
- Once toasted, add about 3 cups water, or enough to cover the farro by a few inches, as well as ⅛ tsp salt. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the water to come up to a boil.
- Once the water reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let the farro simmer for 20-30 minutes. Start testing the tenderness of the farro around 20 minutes. If you prefer your farro more tender, let it simmer less. If you prefer it softer, let it simmer longer.
- Drain the excess water from the cooked farro in a colander. Use the farro in a recipe, or chill and save for later.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4about 1 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.