Learn all about the healthy grain.
But what is farro, exactly?
What Is Farro?
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Farro has a very pleasant, slightly nutty, grain flavor.
Farro can be produced from three wheat relatives: spelt, emmer, and einkorn, House notes.
Semi-pearled is an all-purpose farro and works well in all dishes.
Victor Protasio
Is Farro Gluten-Free?
No, farro is not gluten-free.
Farro is an ancient grain related to wheat, which contains gluten.
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Nutritional Benefits of Farro
Farro has many nutritional benefits.
It also contains 6 grams ofproteinper serving.
Compared to brown rice, farro is higher in fiber and protein, and farro has more fiber thanquinoa.
Victor Protasio
How to Cook Farro
Farro is easy to prepare in a variety of ways.
Preparing the basic farro grains is very simple.
Thepasta methodis foolproof, House says.
Greg DuPree
That is, cooking farro like pasta can easily yield tasty results.
To do so, bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Warm Browned Butter Farro Salad
Victor Protasio
Any salad with butter is a winner.
Jennifer Causey
Roasted squash, sweet potatoes, or greens could easily swap into this concept.
Add in caramelizedfennel, plussweet potato, and this is fall in a bowl.
Marcona almonds meld into this salad nicely for a crunch.
Caitlin Bensel
This is one salad that will go super quickly at the barbecue.
This farro gets crispy under the broiler, popping in your mouth with every bite ofsalad.
Make extra to use as a topper all week!
Farro Salad With Tuna
Succulence is the name of the game whenseafoodand farro meet.
