FARRO AND LENTILS WITH JAMMY ONIONS

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Simmering chopped onions in a generous amount of olive oil is a two-for-one deal: The onions go soft and sweet while the oil gets infused with deep flavor. While the onions sizzle and simmer, the lentils and farro boil together until al dente, keeping the dish a speedy weeknight option. This makes a great warm side dish or a satisfying make-ahead grain salad. (Leftovers keep for up to three days.) Red-pepper flakes add heat, and lemon peel provides floral sweetness; you could also add whole spices, capers or other additions, if you like. Accessorize with hearty greens, soft herbs, eggs, smoked fish or leftover roasted vegetables.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, beans, grains and rice, main course, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lemon
2/3 cup olive oil
2 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup brown or green lentils
1 cup farro

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 1-inch-wide strips of zest from the lemon. In a large Dutch oven or skillet, heat the olive oil, onions, lemon peel and red-pepper flakes over medium. Season with salt and pepper, and cover. When you hear sizzling, uncover, reduce heat, and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and golden at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. If at any point the onions risk burning, reduce heat and add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water. Remove from heat.
  • Once the water's boiling, add the lentils and farro and simmer, uncovered, until al dente, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold water until cool, shake very dry, and season with salt.
  • Pluck out the lemon peel from the onions and coarsely chop. Add the chopped peel, farro and lentils to the onions. Stir to combine, then add lemon juice, to taste, about 2 to 4 tablespoons. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

lola_thecutie_ Williams
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This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nick Moore
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The farro and lentils were cooked perfectly and the jammy onions were the perfect addition. This dish is definitely a winner.


Mary Matola
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The farro and lentils are cooked perfectly and the jammy onions are the perfect finishing touch.


Beauthon Mars
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also delicious.


Bal Tal
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This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jameson taurai Makuni
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The farro and lentils were cooked perfectly and the jammy onions were the perfect addition. This dish is definitely a winner.


Rashmi Bishwakarma
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The farro and lentils are cooked perfectly and the jammy onions are the perfect finishing touch.


Shoukat Ullah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also delicious.


Nitara Fabiola
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This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabella Espejo
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The farro and lentils were cooked perfectly and the jammy onions were the perfect addition. This dish is definitely a winner.


ram rathan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The farro and lentils are cooked perfectly and the jammy onions are the perfect finishing touch.


Liam Smith
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also delicious.


Ajmal Riaz
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This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


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