How to Make Farro, Sausage, and Spinach Dinner - A Step-by-Step Guide

Farro, sausage, and spinach make for a hearty and delicious dinner that is perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe combines the nutty flavors of farro with the savory taste of sausage and the earthy freshness of spinach to create a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a dish to impress dinner guests, this recipe is sure to please.

Farro, an ancient whole grain, is the star of this dish. It has a chewy texture and a rich, n...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup farro
  • 1 cup pitted and sliced black cherries
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 jalapeno chicken sausages, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farro in the boiling water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Cook and stir cherries in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until liquid is released, 5 to 7 minutes. Add red wine and 1 pinch salt; simmer until cherries soften and sauce is slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan; cook and stir sausage until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and a pinch salt. Cook and stir until liquid is released from mushrooms, about 5 minutes. Stir farro and white wine into mushroom mixture; cook until wine has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Add spinach, parsley, and cherry sauce; stir until spinach is slightly wilted. Stir in goat cheese until melted; toss well.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 865mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 636mg