Embark on a culinary journey with farro, an ancient grain that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Its nutty flavor and chewy texture make it a delightful base for a variety of dishes. In this article, we present a delectable collection of farro recipes that showcase its versatility and health benefits. From savory main courses to hearty salads and wholesome breakfast bowls, our recipes will elevate your meals to new heights. Discover the goodness of farro and let your taste buds dance with joy.
**Recipes featured in the article:**
* **Farro with Wild Mushrooms:** A symphony of earthy flavors, this dish combines tender farro with a medley of wild mushrooms, sautéed in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
* **Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables:** A vibrant and colorful salad that bursts with freshness. Roasted vegetables add a delightful sweetness, while a tangy dressing brings it all together. Ideal for a light and healthy lunch or a flavorful side dish.
* **Farro and Lentil Soup:** A hearty and nourishing soup that's packed with protein and fiber. Lentils add a boost of heartiness, while vegetables and herbs provide a symphony of flavors. Perfect for a cozy winter meal.
* **Farro Breakfast Bowl with Berries and Nuts:** Start your day with a power-packed breakfast bowl filled with farro, fresh berries, crunchy nuts, and a drizzle of honey. A delightful combination of flavors and textures that will keep you energized throughout the morning.
* **Farro Risotto with Asparagus and Peas:** A luxurious and creamy risotto made with farro instead of rice. Asparagus and peas add a touch of springtime freshness, while Parmesan cheese brings a rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
CREAMY FARRO PILAF WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Crisp roasted mushrooms add texture and an earthy depth to velvety farro cooked in wine. Parmesan brings it all together.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add farro, stirring until toasted, 1 minute. Add wine and reduce by half. Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender and creamy, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Roast, stirring once, until crisp and golden, 20 to 22 minutes.
- Warm farro over medium heat and add spinach, stirring until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and Parmesan. Top with additional Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 g, Cholesterol 8 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 443 g
FARRO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
This recipe for farro with wild mushrooms is a versatile, healthy dinner that comes together in about an hour!
Provided by Kylie Perrotti
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and chili pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- If the pot seems dry, add a bit more oil. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and beginning to caramelize. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the farro and cook for 2 minutes. Add the parsley and thyme. Melt the butter into the pot and toss to coat the farro with the butter and spices.
- Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Season again with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes.
- Remove the lid from the farro and bring back to a boil. Add the kale and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes until the liquid is mostly evaporated. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and parmesan cheese and cook an additional 5 minutes. Taste and season again to your preferences.
- Divide the cooked farro between bowls and garnish with more parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 272 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FARRO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
We don't get to eat a lot of food that's identical to what the ancient Romans would have eaten, which is one of the things that makes farro so fun. They must have had mushrooms and fermented cream back then, so it's easy to imagine Cleopatra and Mark Antony enjoying this dish.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with warm water; soak until mushrooms are reconstituted, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and chop mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute brown mushrooms with a pinch of salt in hot oil until slightly golden and moisture cooks off, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chopped porcini mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir until hot, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Stir onion into mushrooms; cook and stir until translucent and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour farro into mushroom mixture; stir until farro is coated in olive oil. Increase heat to high and add 1 cup chicken broth with a pinch of salt to mushroom mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer, stirring once, until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Increase heat to high and stir remaining chicken broth into farro mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until farro is starting to get tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the lid from the pot and continue simmering uncovered until farro reaches desired tenderness, about 15 minutes more.
- Reduce heat to low; stir creme fraiche and parsley into farro mixture. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into farro and ladle into bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 400.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
WILD MUSHROOM AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO FARROTTO (FARRO RISOTTO)
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the farro in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to par-cook the farro, and then drain and set aside.
- In a heavy-based pot, add the butter and oil. Add the mushrooms, garlic and shallots and saute until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine. Add the drained farro and stir to combine. Add the chicken stock to the pot a little at a time, ensuring at each addition that the liquid has been completely absorbed by the farro. Keep stirring and adding the stock until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and then add the Parmesan, sour cream and parsley.
CREAMY FARRO WITH CRISPY MUSHROOMS AND SOUR CREAM
Similar in texture to a risotto (without the constant stirring), this creamy, saucy farro is about half the work, with almost no technique required. While the porridgelike texture is a delight all on its own, the meaty, golden brown mushrooms and frizzled leeks are the real reason you are here. Using plenty of olive oil to make sure the mushrooms crisp and brown without sticking will be the secret to success in that department.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, grains and rice, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the leeks and half the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and crisped, 12 to 15 minutes. (They will start giving off moisture and steaming a little before this happens, so be patient.)
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a medium bowl leaving any olive oil behind. (They will have absorbed the oil as they cook, and released it back as they crisp.) Add a bit more olive oil so there's another 1/4 cup or so in the pot. Cook the remaining leeks and mushrooms, adding them to the bowl with the other mushrooms.
- Without wiping the pot, add farro and season with salt and pepper. Cook over that same medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until farro is toasted on the outside (it will go from pale golden brown to a toastier golden brown), about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a strong simmer and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until farro is fully cooked and most (but not all) of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. It should still look a bit loose, like risotto or a porridge. Remove from heat and add half the chives.
- Toss dill, remaining chives and lemon zest together in a small bowl. To serve, season farro with salt and pepper and ladle into bowls. Top with sour cream, mushrooms and leeks, and dill mixture. Serve lemon wedges alongside for squeezing.
FARRO RISOTTO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 7 minutes. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper and transfer to a bowl. Repeat for remaining mushrooms. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- For stock: Combine stock ingredients in a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Reduce heat to the lowest setting to keep stock hot but not evaporating.
- For risotto: In another 4-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add farro and cook, stirring, until just starting to turn translucent (farro will start making a clicking sound), 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat if onion begins to brown.
- Pour wine into farro and onion mixture and cook, stirring, just until absorbed (farro should still be wet and glistening, not dry). Using a ladle, add 1/2 cup hot stock to the farro. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon, at a moderate speed, until about three-quarters of the liquid is absorbed (the mixture should be thick enough to hold a trail behind the spoon). Continue adding stock 1/2 cup at a time and stirring frequently until farro is tender but still firm to the bite and the liquid is creamy in consistency. As farro nears doneness, watch carefully and add smaller amounts of liquid to make sure it doesn't overcook (you may not need to use all the broth). The process should take 30 to 35 minutes total.
- For finishing: Stir in butter until completely melted (this is called mounting), then stir in cheese and season with salt. Serve topped with mushrooms, parsley, and pepper, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose flavorful mushroom varieties: Opt for wild mushrooms like porcini, chanterelles, or morels for an intense earthy flavor. If using dried mushrooms, rehydrate them in hot water before cooking.
- Cook the farro perfectly: Rinse the farro well before cooking to remove any impurities. Use a ratio of 1 cup farro to 2 cups liquid, and cook until the farro is tender but still has a slight bite.
- Sauté the mushrooms properly: Heat a pan over medium heat and add a knob of butter or olive oil. Sauté the mushrooms until they are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add aromatic vegetables: Incorporate vegetables like onions, garlic, and shallots to enhance the flavor of the dish. Sauté them until softened before adding the mushrooms.
- Use flavorful herbs and spices: Enhance the taste of the farro and mushrooms with herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Before serving, sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley, chives, or dill over the farro and mushrooms for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Conclusion:
Farro with wild mushrooms is a versatile and satisfying dish that combines nutty grains with earthy mushrooms and aromatic herbs. It's a perfect meal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, and can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Experiment with different mushroom varieties, herbs, and seasonings to create your own unique flavor combinations. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this farro and wild mushroom dish is sure to impress.
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