Farro

If you are ready to kick up your grain game, then try one of these oldies but goodies- farro!

Farro is an ancient grain that is a good source of protein and fiber.  It's a hearty and very satiating wheat product that is like barley in texture in that it is dense and chewy, with a mild nutty flavor. 

To prepare this dense grain, it is recommended to soak farro overnight to quicken the cooking process.  It will generally take 10-15 minutes to cook if soaked overnight, if not it can take up to 25-30 minutes if just prepared on the stove.  You will need to use about 2.5-3 cups of liquid to 1 cup of dry farro.  You can also prepare it in a pressure cooker.

Farro is great to add to soups, salads, or sides. One perk is that farro doesn’t get mushy if overcooked like other grains do. You can purchase farro at most grocery stores. Consider adding farro to your grocery list this week!