Best Instant Pot Farro Recipes

INSTANT POT® FARRO

Steps:

• Combine water, farro, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure through the vent. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain any excess liquid that was not absorbed.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND FARRO SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil in the hot pot and add carrots, celery, and leek. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in thyme, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour broth into the pot, add farro, and stir. Push chicken breasts down into the liquid. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken to a clean work surface and roughly chop; return to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust salt. Serve.

INSTANT POT® FARRO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and stir in farro. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine. Change to Manual setting. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Greek seasoning. Stir until melted.

INSTANT POT BROTHY FARRO WITH SAUSAGE AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat cooker on "Sauté" setting. Trim roots off leeks and remove and discard tough outer layers, then cut leeks into 1/3"-thick rounds. Rinse well, then pat dry.
• When pressure cooker is hot, pour 1 Tbsp. oil into insert, then add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in places, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, separate white and light green parts of scallions from dark green parts. Cut white and light green parts into 1/4"-thick rounds. Finely chop dark green parts and set aside for serving.
• Add leeks and scallion white and light green parts to pressure cooker and stir to coat in oil. Add wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is reduced by half and no longer smells like alcohol, about 1 minute. Add farro, salt, pepper, thyme, and 2 1/2 cups water and stir to combine, then turn off cooker.
• Lock on lid, making sure steam-release valve is in the proper sealed position. Select "Manual" and program for 3 minutes at high pressure.
• As soon as the time has elapsed, turn off cooker, "Quick Release" the steam, and unlock lid.
• Divide farro mixture among bowls. Top with radishes, peperoncini, and reserved scallion greens. Drizzle with oil and squeeze lemons over.

INSTANT POT® WARM VEGETARIAN FARRO SALAD WITH CAULIFLOWER, PISTACHIOS, AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Season cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
• Combine white wine, dried cranberries, and honey in a heat-proof bowl and cover with aluminum foil.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat 1 tablespoon oil; stir in farro with 1 teaspoon salt and cook until glossy, about 3 minutes.
• Pour water over farro and place steamer rack on top. Place cauliflower florets and bowl with cranberries mixture on the steamer rack. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove cauliflower, bowl of cranberries, and strain farro.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of cooking juice from the cranberries with 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl to make the dressing.
• Chop cauliflower into bite-size pieces and sprinkle on top of farro in a bowl. Toss in cranberries and pistachios; drizzle generously with dressing.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN STEW WITH FARRO

Steps:

• Saute onion, celery and carrots in oil x 3-4 min
• Add garlic, thyme, oregano and tomato paste. Stir x 1 min. Add in broth and stir
• add chicken breasts, farro, salt and pepper. Cook x 12 min on high pressure. Use natural release x 10 min
• remove chicken breasts and shred with 2 forks. Return to stew. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.