Yield: about 2 cups

How to Cook Farro

How to cook farro on the stovetop, in the Instant Pot, and in the slow cooker. Plus the best farro recipe with tomatoes and basil, the way I learned to make it in Tuscany.

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-pearled farro, rinsed (tested with Bob's Red Mill)
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Stovetop Farro

  1. Bring 2 quarts water and salt to a simmer in a large pot. Add the farro and simmer over medium-high heat, uncovered, until al dente, about 25 minutes, or according to package instructions.
  2. Drain any excess water and use in your favorite recipes such as the salad below.

Instant Pot Farro

  1. Combine the farro, 3 cups of water, and salt in the Instant Pot pressure cooker.
  2. Lock the lid, with valve set to sealing. Set to pressure cook (high) for 11 minutes. Quick release the pressure. Check the grains are cooked al dente. If not, lock the lid again and cook for another 2 minutes. Drain any excess water.

Slow Cooker Farro

  1. Combine the farro, 4 cups of water, and salt in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and set to low for 2-2 1/2 hours or high for 1 1/2 hours, until al dente. Drain any excess water.

Notes

Exact cook times can vary from brand to brand, so be sure to check the packaging. If you are not sure if you have semi-pearled or whole farro, cook on the stovetop until soft but slightly chewy. Soaking of farro is not necessary.

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Basil


To make my favorite farro salad, pictured here, let farro cool, then mix in 2 diced Roma tomatoes, 1 small minced garlic clove, 1/2 small diced red onion, and a handful of torn fresh basil. Season generously with salt and pepper and dress with olive oil and white balsamic or red wine vinegar to taste. I love to serve this over a bed of arugula with a little olive oil and lemon.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

about 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 84Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 537mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.

 

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