Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup farro
- 1 cup brown rice or wild rice
- 2.5 cups water or broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: garlic, bay leaf, or fresh herbs for extra flavor
Instructions
- Rinse farro and rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add grains and stir for 1-2 minutes to toast lightly.
- Pour in water or broth, add salt and any optional flavor enhancers.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes.
- Check for tenderness, remove from heat, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
For a quicker option, cook in an Instant Pot for 10 minutes on high pressure with a natural release.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: farro, rice, mixed grains, healthy, meal prep