Best Emmer Farro Pilaf Recipes

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FARRO PILAF



Farro Pilaf image

Farro Pilaf is an easy, flavorful dish that complements all kinds of protein entrées like chicken, beef, and pork!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion (finely diced)
1 clove garlic ( minced)
¾ cup farro
⅓ cup orzo
14 ½ ounces chicken broth ((1 can) )
2 tablespoons carrot (shredded)
2 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted)
2 tablespoons parsley
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rinse farro under cold water and drain.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add farro and orzo and cook until lightly browned and nutty smelling, about 6 minutes.
  • Add broth & carrots.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a low simmer for 30-35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and farro is tender.
  • Remove from the heat and cover. Rest 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and stir in almonds, parsley, and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HERBED FARRO PILAF



Herbed Farro Pilaf image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup broken spaghetti, linguine or orzo
3/4 cup farro
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or oregano

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, just until it turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the farro and shallots and continue to cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Stir in the chicken stock and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer until the farro is very tender, about 35 minutes. Check the farro towards the end of cooking and add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if the pan dries out before the farro is tender.
  • Top with the parsley and thyme, fluff with a fork and serve.

FARRO PILAF



Farro Pilaf image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Saute 1 chopped small onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat, 5 to 7 minutes; season with kosher salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup farro and 1/4 cup golden raisins; add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the water is absorbed, 35 minutes. Stir and top with chopped salted pistachios and parsley.

FARRO PILAF WITH AUTUMN VEGETABLES



Farro Pilaf with Autumn Vegetables image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1/2 diced onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup pearled farro and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then add 1 cup diced butternut squash. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and cook 15 minutes. Scatter 2 cups shredded Brussels sprouts on top, cover and cook until the farro is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup raisins and some chopped parsley.

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