Description
This baked farro dish is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this hearty grain.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon cooking spray
- 2 cups pearled farro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring at least 5 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or large pot.
- Thoroughly rinse the farro under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve. Shake to remove excess water.
- Add rinsed farro, olive oil, and salt to the greased baking dish. Pour in 4 cups of boiling water and stir to combine. Spread the mixture evenly.
- Cover the dish tightly with two layers of foil. Bake in the center of the oven for 60 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest, still covered, for 10–15 minutes. Fluff the farro with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Note 2: Use extra virgin olive oil for optimal flavor.
- Note 3: Ensure the water is boiling to properly cook the farro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg