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How to Cook Farro (Easy Stovetop Method)
Learn how to cook farro on the stove with this easy foolproof method.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 176 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 3 cups Water or stock
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prep:
- Measure the farro into a colander and rinse it under cold running water.
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Cook:
- Place the rinsed farro in a pot with the water or stock and salt. You can omit the salt if you're using stock. Turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil.
- Once it boils, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes until the grain is tender. Drain off any excess water -usually there's none left- and fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
304mg
(13%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.