FARRO AND MUSHROOM DRESSING

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A twist on the traditional turkey companion, this healthy holiday dish uses farro (also known as emmer wheat), a popular Italian whole grain with a nutty taste that's making its way into American kitchens. You can typically find it in specialty stores.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cups farro
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 shallots, minced
4 ribs celery, minced
2 ounces smoked country ham, diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add farro and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, shallots, celery, ham, and 1 tablespoon sage; season with salt and pepper. Cook until celery is crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add wine and cook until evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon sage and vegetable mixture to farro; toss to combine. Serve garnished with extra sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, Sodium 214 g

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