Spanish Farro

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup pearled farro, rinsed, drained well

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Melt butter in a heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook and stir until onions have softened up and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, ancho chili powder, and chipotle chili powder; cook and stir about 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook and stir about 2 minutes over medium heat. Add oregano and drained farro. Stir until farro is completely coated with the spice/butter mixture, about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer. As soon as mixture starts to bubble, stir, and cover. Remove from heat.
  4. Place pan in preheated oven and bake until farro is tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Fluff grains with a fork.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

476 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 41.6g 15% DV
Fiber 14.8g 53% DV
Sugar 6g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9937.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1052.8mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 75.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.3mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9% DV
Calcium 655.8mg 50% DV
Iron 27mg 100% DV

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

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