Warm Farro with Tomatoes, Parmesan, and Basil
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Warm Farro with Tomatoes, Parmesan, and Basil
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Prep Time
8 minsCook Time
18 minsFree Time
for an episode of Schitt’s Creek
With its nutty flavor and satisfying chew, farro is quinoa and couscous’ lesser-known (but equally worth knowing) sibling. This fantastic recipe, adapted for the Anyday from Smitten Kitchen’s One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes, is best enjoyed by itself, topped with a fried egg, or as a hearty side. Make sure to use pearled farro (see serving suggestion note) for a faster cooking time.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) pearled farro (see note)
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) water
- ¼ cup (30g) medium diced yellow onion
- ½ cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- lemon juice, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- parmesan, grated, to taste
- basil, thinly sliced
Preparation
- Combine farro, water, onion, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in the Anyday dish. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave at Power Level 4tooltip for 18 minutes, or until farro is cooked through with a slight bite. Let rest for 5 minutes, allowing the farro to finish steaming evenly.
- Stir in lemon juice and butter. Garnish with a generous shower of parmesan cheese and basil.
Serving suggestions & tips
- The type of farro you use here matters! Pearled farro has the husk and bran removed, giving it a milder flavor and faster cooking time. By contrast, semi-pearled and whole-grain farro will take longer to cook. If your farro package has a cooking time of 20 minutes or less, it’s likely to be pearled farro.
- Adjust the power level by 1 as needed — increase if it’s taking longer than expected, or decrease if it’s bubbling over.
- This recipe is inspired by one of our favorites from Smitten Kitchen. Thanks for this one-pot wonder, Deb!
Recipe notes
- Freeze the farro in the 1/2 Cup Anytime Freezer Trays and reheat as needed.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
