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How to Cook Farro
How to cook farro on the stove, plus ways to use farro and easy farro recipes. Farro is a delicious, healthy, and versatile whole grain!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
cups cooked
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 4 cups of water
- 1 cup farro whole, pearled, or semi-pearled, uncooked
- cilantro parsley or herbs of choice (optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium-large sauce pan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Rinse the farro. Place farro in a mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
- Once the water is boiling, add farro and stir to combine. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until farro is tender and chewy (15-20 minutes for pearled farro, 20-30 for semi-pearled, or 40 for whole farro). The farro will be al dente.
- Drain farro. Drain away the excess water and then return the farro to saucepan. Fluff with a fork. Top with herbs as desired.
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Optional Step:
- If you are using whole farro, you can soak for a few hours/overnight. Place farro in a bowl/pot and enough water to cover the grain, then cover with a lid. Refrigerate and soak for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- Cook as directed above, however, this method will only require 10-15 minutes of simmering.
Notes
- TO STORE: Let the farro cool before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate cooked farro for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Add the farro and a small amount of water or broth (or an ice cube!) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until reheated.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cooked, cooled farro in a freezer-safe storage container for up to 3-6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cup cooked
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Potassium
187mg
(4%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 cups cooked
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup cooked | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.