Dirty Farro Recipe

Name: Dirty Farro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 cups semi-pearled farro; 15 sprigs thyme, tied into a bundle; 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more; 1/2 pound fresh breakfast sausage, casings removed (if necessary); 1/4 pound chicken livers, trimmed, chopped; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 2/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (dark-green parts only); 1 cup celery leaves from inner stalks; Farro is available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Italian markets.

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups semi-pearled farro
15 sprigs thyme, tied into a bundle
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
1/2 pound fresh breakfast sausage, casings removed (if necessary)
1/4 pound chicken livers, trimmed, chopped
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (dark-green parts only)
1 cup celery leaves from inner stalks
Farro is available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Italian markets.

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add farro; stir until toasted, about 2 minutes. Add thyme and 5 cups water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, add 2 teaspoons salt, and simmer until farro is tender but still firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely. Remove thyme; discard.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium heat. Add sausage and livers; cook, breaking up sausage into small pieces with a spoon, until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add onions, next 5 ingredients, and a pinch of salt. Saute for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Stir in cooked farro; simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir in scallions; garnish with celery leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 2 cups semi-pearled farro, 15 sprigs thyme, tied into a bundle, 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more, and more.

Yes, Dirty Farro falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dirty Farro

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