Farro with Coarse Pesto Recipe

Name: Farro with Coarse Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; 1 pound farro; 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; 2 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pecorino cheese wedge, for garnish

Servings: persons

8 cups chicken broth
1 pound farro
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pecorino cheese wedge, for garnish

1
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
2
Add the farro and stir to combine.
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the farro, covered, until tender, about 25 minutes.
4
Drain farro and set aside in a large bowl.
5
Meanwhile, in a food processor combine the parsley, basil, thyme, and garlic.
6
Pulse until the herbs are roughly chopped.
7
Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
8
Pulse again until the herbs make a coarse mixture.
9
Toss the warm farro with the coarse pesto.
10
Transfer to a serving bowl.
11
Using a vegetable peeler on the cheese wedge to make about 1/2 cup of cheese shavings.
12
Top the farro with the cheese shavings and serve.

1026

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken broth, 1 pound farro, 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Farro with Coarse Pesto falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Coarse Pesto

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