Warm Farro Greens Pilaf (View Print Version)

Nutty farro with tender greens and crunchy toasted almonds for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup farro, rinsed
02 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

→ Greens & Vegetables

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 5 ounces baby spinach, kale, or chard, roughly chopped
07 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Nuts & Garnish

09 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - Salt, to taste

# Method:

01 - In a medium saucepan, bring farro and vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid.
02 - While farro cooks, toast sliced almonds in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
03 - In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook an additional minute.
04 - Add chopped greens to the skillet and cook, stirring, until just wilted, around 2 to 4 minutes.
05 - Stir in cooked farro, chopped parsley, and lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted almonds and optional feta cheese. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hearty and satisfying vegetarian dish
  • Simple to prepare with wholesome ingredients
02 -
  • Contains wheat (farro), tree nuts (almonds), and milk (feta)
  • Farro can be swapped for spelt or barley
03 -
  • Toast the almonds just before serving for best crunch
  • Let the farro rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking to fluff up
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