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.
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 is the best way to eat farro?
5 Ways to Eat Farro for Dinner
- Herbed Farro Pilaf. The same old rice pilaf recipe can become boring after a while. …
- Hearty Salad Topped with Farro. …
- One Pot Farro with Tomato and Basil. …
- Farro Risotto with Spring Vegetables. …
- Farro Tabbouleh.
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.
