Farro with Kalamata Olives Recipe

Name: Farro with Kalamata Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cup farro; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups water; 1 tablespoon preserved lemon, chopped; 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons basil, fresh; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cup farro
1 bay leaf
4 cups water
1 tablespoon preserved lemon, chopped
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons basil, fresh
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the farro and stir to coat.
4
Saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the bay leaf, and water and bring to a simmer.
6
Cover and cook until the farro is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
8
Strain and discard excess liquid.
9
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
10
Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the tomatoes, preserved lemon, chives, fresh basil, black olives, chickpeas and salt and one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
11
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 red onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 1/2 cup farro, and more.

Yes, Farro with Kalamata Olives 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.

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Farro with Kalamata Olives

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Variations & substitutions

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