How to Cook Farro
Learn how to cook farro perfectly every time! Toss it with the zippy lemon dressing and herbs listed below, or add it to salads, bowls, soups, and more.
Prep: 5min
Total: 30min
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked farro (rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (more to taste)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (more to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instruction:
- Cook the farro: Fill a medium pot half full of water and bring to a boil. Add the farro, reduce the heat and simmer until the farro is tender, chewy, but still has an al dente bite – 15 to 20 minutes for pearled farro; 20 to 30 minutes for semi-pearled farro; up to 40 minutes for whole farro.
- Drain, then spread onto a large plate or sheet pan to cool and dry for 20 minutes. This keeps it from continuing to steam which makes it mushy.
- Make the lemon herb dressing: Mixing the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add the farro and toss. Stir in the parsley and red pepper flakes, if using. Season to taste and serve.
25 Best Ways To Cook With Farro
Jam-packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, these farro recipes are easy, tasty, and healthy to boot. From soups to casseroles, farro can do it all!
Ingredients:
- Italian Farro Salad
- Creamy Parmesan Farro
- Chickpea Farro Soup
- One-Pot Tuscan Farro Soup
- Farro Soup with Hearty Vegetables
- Strawberry Caprese Farro Salad
- Farro Bowl with Kale, Figs, and Goat Cheese
- Chopped Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Farro and Fresh Coast Retreat
- Greek Farro Salad
- Savory Garlic Farro
- Asiago White Beans with Farro, Kale, and Tomatoes
- Kale Farro Salad with Almonds and Pomegranate
- 30 Minute Greek Shrimp Bowls
- Vegan Farro Recipe with Broccoli and Shiitakes
- Skillet Farro and Turkey Sausage Casserole
- Farro Tabbouleh with Burrata and Hummus
- Mushroom Farro Risotto (Farrotto) with Butternut Squash
- Farro Breakfast Risotto with Poached Egg
- Grilled Peach u0026amp; Farro Salad
- Golden Carrots and Farro
- Farro Breakfast Pudding With Dates and Cardamom
- Farro Pilaf
- Pesto Farro Salad with Roasted Summer Vegetables
- Farro Fried Rice with Brussels Sprouts
- Healing Turmeric Lentil u0026amp; Farro Soup
Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a delicious farro recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Farro 101 – Everything You Need To Know
FAQ
Is farro better for you than rice?
Farro is an extremely nutritious grain. It’s an excellent source of protein, fiber and nutrients like magnesium, zinc and some B vitamins. It’s a much healthier alternative to white rice or other refined grains.
What does farro pair well with?
Favorite Farro Recipes
- Farro Fried Rice with Brussels Sprouts.
- Balsamic Brussels Sprout Salad.
- Fall Salad with Halloumi and Pomegranates.
- Farmhouse Farro Salad.
- Winter Kale Salad.
- Roasted Delicata Squash Kale Salad.
- Grilled Asparagus Salad.
Is farro a carb or protein?
Farro is a grain, and most people use it as a carbohydrate source in meals. But when compared to popular refined carbohydrates, farro’s health benefits make it a superior choice for healthy living. Here are just a few of the impressive health benefits of eating farro. Farro is an excellent source of fiber.
Is quinoa or farro healthier?
Farro contains more carbohydrates than quinoa, but it also has more calcium. Both are nutritious choices, but of the two, farro provides more vitamins and nutrients.
