How to Cook Farro
How to cook farro on the stove, plus ways to use farro and easy farro recipes. Farro is a delicious, healthy, and versatile whole grain!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 cups cooked
Ingredients
- 4 cups of water
- 1 cup uncooked farro whole, pearled, or semi-pearled
- Chopped fresh cilantro parsley or herbs of choice (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-large sauce pan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Rinse the farro. Place farro in a mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
- Once the water is boiling, add farro and stir to combine. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until farro is tender and chewy (15-20 minutes for pearled farro, 20-30 for semi-pearled, or 40 for whole farro). The farro will be al dente.
- Drain farro. Drain away the excess water and then return the farro to saucepan. Fluff with a fork. Top with herbs as desired.
Optional Step:
- If you are using whole farro, you can soak for a few hours/overnight. Place farro in a bowl/pot and enough water to cover the grain, then cover with a lid. Refrigerate and soak for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- Cook as directed above, however, this method will only require 10-15 minutes of simmering.
Notes
- TO STORE: Let the farro cool before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate cooked farro for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Add the farro and a small amount of water or broth (or an ice cube!) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until reheated.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cooked, cooled farro in a freezer-safe storage container for up to 3-6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup cookedCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gPotassium: 187mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
