Farro With Spring Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups farro, dry
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 scallions, sliced thin
  • 8 ounces asparagus, woody ends removed and sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 3/4 cup fresh peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 5 mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add farro and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until farro is tender. Drain but reserve cooking liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Add scallions and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in asparagus, peas, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until vegetables soften.
  3. Add in vinegar and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in drained farro and cook for about 3 minutes, then toss in Parmesan cheese. Add 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid from the farro, and stir until a nice, creamy sauce forms. Add additional liquid if needed. Stir in mint and adjust salt to taste.
  4. Divide farro among 4 bowls. Add a tablespoon of ricotta to each one, a few slices of radish, and some freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

737 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.9g 32% DV
Total Fat 60.6g 78% DV
Carbs 33.2g 12% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 9.6g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10440.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 516mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 96mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 65mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 16.2mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 333.5mg 26% DV
Iron 2.6mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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