Best Jennis Italian Farro Pilaf Recipes

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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.

JENNI'S ITALIAN FARRO PILAF



Jenni's Italian Farro Pilaf image

This is a versatile dish. Substitute rice for farro if needed (though farro is worth hunting for) or add a pound of meat (diced chicken works well) to make this a main dish for 4.

Provided by Jennifer Hayes Ryjewski

Categories     Grain Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 cups water
⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil with garlic, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, cubed
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound yellow squash, cubed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

JENNI'S ITALIAN FARRO PILAF



Jenni's Italian Farro Pilaf image

This is a versatile dish. Substitute rice for farro if needed (though farro is worth hunting for) or add a pound of meat (diced chicken works well) to make this a main dish for 4.

Provided by Jennifer Hayes Ryjewski

Categories     Grain Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 cups water
⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil with garlic, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, cubed
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound yellow squash, cubed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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