Farro With Braised Greens & Pistachios Recipe

Name: Farro With Braised Greens & Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11/2 cups farro perlato (or semi-pearled farro); 31/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced thin; 1 small yellow onion, peeled and sliced thin (about 11/2 cups); 1 teaspoon Marash or Aleppo pepper (or paprika); 11/2 preserved lemons, flesh scooped out, skin cut into thin strips (or 1 whole lemon cut into thin rounds); 11/2-2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves washed and cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 8 cups); Salt, to taste; Fresh lemon juice, to taste; 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, toasted and roughly chopped; 1/3 cup fresh ricotta; Pomegranate syrup, for drizzling

Servings: persons

11/2 cups farro perlato (or semi-pearled farro)
31/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced thin
1 small yellow onion, peeled and sliced thin (about 11/2 cups)
1 teaspoon Marash or Aleppo pepper (or paprika)
11/2 preserved lemons, flesh scooped out, skin cut into thin strips (or 1 whole lemon cut into thin rounds)
11/2-2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves washed and cut into 1/2-inch strips (about 8 cups)
Salt, to taste
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
1/2 cup pistachio nuts, toasted and roughly chopped
1/3 cup fresh ricotta
Pomegranate syrup, for drizzling

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1. Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to an aggressive boil. Season water with salt and add farro. Boil until tender, 15-20 minutes. Strain and toss to dry.
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2. While farro cooks, set a wide pot that has a fitted lid over medium-low heat (keep lid nearby). Swirl in 3 tablespoons oil. Once warm, add garlic, onion, pepper and lemon peel. Once onion is translucent, after 7-10 minutes, stir in chard. Cover and cook until greens wilt, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring often, until greens are soft and lightly coated in pan juice, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice, to taste.
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3. In a medium bowl, season farro with 1/2 tablespoon oil and pinch of salt. Stir pistachios into grains. To serve, top grains with greens. Garnish with a dollop of ricotta and a drizzle of pomegranate syrup.

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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: 11/2 cups farro perlato (or semi-pearled farro), 31/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced thin, 1 small yellow onion, peeled and sliced thin (about 11/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Farro With Braised Greens & Pistachios 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 With Braised Greens & Pistachios

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