Kale Caesar with Rye Croutons and Farro Recipe

Name: Kale Caesar with Rye Croutons and Farro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/3 cup farro; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; One 1-inch-thick slice of rye bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 12 ounces Tuscan kale, stems discarded and leaves shredded; 8 ounces red or green kale, stems discarded and leaves torn; 6 ounces silken tofu, drained; 5 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1/3 cup farro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 1-inch-thick slice of rye bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
12 ounces Tuscan kale, stems discarded and leaves shredded
8 ounces red or green kale, stems discarded and leaves torn
6 ounces silken tofu, drained
5 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Freshly ground pepper

1
Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the farro and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Drain, then transfer the farro to a bowl of ice water to cool.
4
Drain again.
5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
6
Add the rye bread and cook over moderate heat until crisp and golden, 7 to 9 minutes.
7
Season with salt and transfer to a plate to cool.
8
In a large bowl, toss all of the kale.
9
In a food processor, puree the tofu, anchovies, garlic and mustard.
10
With the machine on, drizzle in the grapeseed oil and 2 tablespoons of water.
11
Add 2 tablespoons of the cheese and puree.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Add the dressing to the kale and toss; season with salt and pepper.
14
Transfer to a platter or plates.
15
Top with the farro, rye croutons and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese and serve.

1337

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1/3 cup farro, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, One 1-inch-thick slice of rye bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Kale Caesar with Rye Croutons and Farro falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Kale Caesar with Rye Croutons and Farro

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