Best Farro Pilaf Recipes

FARRO PILAF

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.

CREAMY FARRO PILAF WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add farro, stirring until toasted, 1 minute. Add wine and reduce by half. Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender and creamy, 35 to 40 minutes. Season with salt and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Roast, stirring once, until crisp and golden, 20 to 22 minutes.
• Warm farro over medium heat and add spinach, stirring until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and Parmesan. Top with additional Parmesan.

HERBED FARRO PILAF

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.

JENNI'S ITALIAN FARRO PILAF

Steps:

• Bring farro, chicken bouillon, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until farro is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain any excess water.
• Cook and stir sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms with basil in a skillet over medium heat until mushrooms are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add squash and cook until tender, about 10 more minutes. Cook and stir farro with squash mixture until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle farro pilaf with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY FARRO PILAF WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbs oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add farro, stirring until toasted, 1 minute. Add wine and reduce by half. Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender and creamy, 35-40 minutes. Season with salt and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F On a rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with remaining 2 tbs oil and season with salt and pepper flakes. Roast, stirring once, until crisp and golden, 20-22 minutes.
• Warm farro over medium heat and add spinach, stirring until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and parmesan. Top with additional parmesan.

FARRO AND HERB PILAF WITH SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add farro and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and farro is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up into small chunks with a spatula, until almost cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, toss well and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Stir parsley, oregano, salt and pepper into pot with farro, then spoon onto plates. Top with sausage-mushroom mixture and serve.

FARRO PILAF WITH BALSAMIC CHERRIES

Steps:

• Pit the cherries and cut in half.
• Heat a medium or large heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the foam subsides, add the cherries and sauté for 1 minute. Add the balsamic vinegar and stir until it evaporates, which should take no more than 1 minute. Transfer the cherries immediately to a bowl so that they don't overcook or overcaramelize. Set aside.
• To cook the farro, place in a bowl or saucepan and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 hour, then drain. Return to the pot and add 1 quart water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until the wheat berries have begun to splay. Drain through a strainer and return the farro to the pot. Place a towel across the top of the saucepan and return the lid. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Uncover the farro and stir in the thyme, butter and cherries. Add pepper to taste, and serve.

EMMER FARRO PILAF

Steps:

• Soak farro in 6 cups water for 6 to 8 hours (soaking cuts down on cooking time).
• Rinse, drain, and place the farro in a pot with water to cover, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender and water is absorbed, stirring occasionally, 40 to 50 minutes.
• Heat oil in saucepan and saute the onion and garlic until translucent, add parsley and farro, salt and pepper to taste, serve warm.

CREAMY FARRO PILAF WITH WILDMUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 450 for roasting mushrooms. 2. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add shallot and cook stirring, until tender, about 5 min. Add farro, stirring til toasted, 1-2 min. Add wine and reduce by half. Add stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender and creamy, 35- 40 min. Season with salt and cover to keep warm. 3. On a rimmed baking sheet toss mushrooms with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and season with salt and red pepper flakes. Roast, stirring occas., til crisp and golden, 20 - 22 min. 4. Warm farro over medium heat and add spinach, stirring til wilted, about 1-2 min. Stir in mushrooms and Parmesan. Pass additional cheese at table.

FARRO AND LEEK PILAF

Steps:

• Boil farro in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minute.
• While farro is cooking, remove roots and dark green portion of leeks. Cut remainder in half lengthwise and wash segments. Cut into 1 inch lengths, then lengthwise into ¼ inch slivers.
• Slice bacon into ½ inch pieces and saute over medium heat in a large saucepan until most of the fat is rendered. Remove all but 1 T. of fat and add 3 T. olive oil and leeks.
• Cook leeks and bacon over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until leeks are tender. Add chickpeas and heat briefly.
• When farro is done, drain and add to leek mixture. Toss to mix, with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with grated cheese, if you like.

FARRO PILAF WITH BALSAMIC CHERRIES

Steps:

• Pit the cherries and cut in half.
• Heat a medium or large heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the foam subsides, add the cherries and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and stir until it evaporates, which should take no more than 1 minute.
• Transfer the cherries immediately to a bowl so that they don't overcook or overcaramelize. Set aside.
• To cook the farro, place in a bowl or saucepan and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 hour, then drain.
• Return to the pot and add 1 quart water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until the wheat berries have begun to splay. Drain through a strainer and return the farro to the pot.
• Place a towel across the top of the saucepan and return the lid. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Uncover the farro and stir in the thyme, butter and cherries. Add pepper to taste, and serve.

WARM FARRO PILAF WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• To make Farro: Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables start to brown. Add farro, and stir to coat grains with oil. Pour in broth, and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, or until just tender; drain. Discard carrot, celery, and onion. Cool Farro. 2. To make Pilaf: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion 5 to 7 minutes. Add kale, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until just wilted. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in garlic and Aleppo pepper. Cook 1 minute, then add Farro, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Remove from heat, and stir in dried cranberries and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.