How to Make Spanish Farro - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a dish that's hearty, flavorful, and full of wholesome ingredients, then Spanish farro is the recipe for you. This traditional Spanish dish combines the nutty, chewy texture of farro with a rich and aromatic blend of Spanish spices, creating a dish that's as comforting as it is delicious.

Farro is a type of ancient grain that has been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. It's packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a nutritious a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup finely diced onions
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup pearled farro, rinsed, drained well
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Place pan in preheated oven and bake until farro is tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Fluff grains with a fork.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 894mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 257mg