Farro Risotto Recipe

Name: Farro Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup farro; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large or 2 small shallots, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1/3 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio; 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (see Cook's Note); 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup farro
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large or 2 small shallots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/3 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
In a medium bowl, mix together the farro and 4 cups of water.
2
Soak for 30 minutes and drain well.
3
Heat the broth in a small saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
4
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
5
Add the shallots and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the drained farro and cook, stirring constantly until toasted, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the wine and stir constantly until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
9
Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and stir constantly until completely absorbed.
10
Continue adding the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the farro is creamy and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
11
Turn off the heat and stir in the currants, pine nuts, feta cheese, and the remaining salt and pepper.
12
Transfer to a bowl and serve.
13
Cook's Note: To toast the pine nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
14
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes.
15
Cool completely before using.

925

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup farro, 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Farro Risotto falls under the General 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.

Farro Risotto

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