Farro Pilaf

Farro is an ancient grain that is still grown mostly in Italy.  It has a nutty, chewy flavor that compliments the other ingredients in this dish well.  We found Farro at Whole Foods and I've included a picture of the package.  Enjoy!  

4  ½ cups vegetable broth

2 cups whole grain farro

¾ cup pine nuts

1 large clove of garlic

1 onion diced

1 cup diced carrots

½ cup diced celery

1 Tbs chopped fresh thyme

½ cup unsweetened cranberries

½ cup unsweetened dried apricots

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp ground pepper

Bring 4 cups of vegetable broth and 2 cups of water to a boil in a 6 qt pan. Add farro, reduce heat so liquid simmers. Cook farro for 20-25 minutes until soft but 
firm. Drain farro, reserving liquid. Place farro in separate bowl and set aside.

While farro is cooking, toast nuts. In a large saute’ pan heat ½ cup vegetable broth. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery. Cook about 5 min. until veggies are soft but firm.  Add thyme, cranberries, apricots, salt and pepper. Saute’ until softened about 2 minutes longer. Add reserved farro and 2/3 cup reserved liquid. Stir to combine, then stir in pine nuts. Remove mixture from heat, cover, and set aside until ready to serve.

Happy Healthy Eats-

leanne