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The Rise of Farro: The Ancient Grain That’s Taking Over

A New Super Grain in Town

For a while, quinoa was the darling of the culinary world, and for good reason. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and essential amino acids. But, let’s be honest, it can get a bit repetitive. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to farro, the ancient grain that’s been quietly gaining popularity.

What Makes Farro So Special?

Farro is an ancient strain of wheat that’s been around for ages. What we love most about it is its creamy texture and nutty flavor. Plus, it’s super filling and has more fiber than quinoa! Whether you’re looking to bulk up a meal or need something comforting and warming, farro is the perfect choice.

Hearty Farro Recipes for Soup Lovers

1. Creamy Chicken and Farro Soup: A healthier take on a classic comfort food, this soup is a game-changer. With just the right amount of substitutions, it’s still rich and creamy without sacrificing flavor.
2. Farro Soup with Meatballs: Who needs noodles when you can have a piping hot bowl of meatball soup? Made with fiber-filled farro, leafy greens, and protein-rich beans, this dish is a winner.
3. Chickpea Farro Soup: This soup is worth every minute of effort. Packed with hearty farro, chickpeas, veggies, and herbs, it’s satisfying, flavorful, and healthy.

Healthy Farro Recipes for Salad Enthusiasts

1. Kale Butternut Squash Farro Salad: A fall comfort dish that’s perfect for using up leftovers. This salad tastes great as is, but can also be jazzed up with sausage, caramelized onions, and more.
2. Strawberry Farro Salad with Avocado and Feta: Farro pairs equally well with sweet and savory flavors. This salad brings the sweetness with fresh strawberries and balsamic poppy seed dressing.
3. Greek Farro Salad: A salad that keeps for days? Yes, it exists! This Greek salad is full of textures and flavors, is satisfying, and takes under 30 minutes to make.

Best Farro Recipes in a Bowl

1. Farro Bowl with Figs, Kale, and French Goat Cheese: A few high-quality ingredients come together in a pinch to create a dish that tastes like hours of effort.
2. Chopped Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Farro: Not sure what to do with leftover grilled or roasted veggies? Toss them with farro, hummus, and tzatziki for a quick and easy meal.

Vegan and Vegetarian Farro Recipes

1. Farro Tabbouleh with Burrata and Hummus: If we had to choose between hummus and burrata, we wouldn’t – we’d pick both! This tabbouleh is brought to life with grilled asparagus, fresh blueberries, and traditional cucumber and tomatoes.
2. Roasted Carrots with Lemon Yogurt Sauce and Farro: Can we talk about how stunning this recipe looks? Easy and crazy-delicious, this roasted carrot dish is perfect for a date night or dinner party.

The Bottom Line

As much as we love quinoa, we admit, we get a little bored with it sometimes. That’s why we’re excited about farro, the latest addition to our list of lovable grains. Not quite a wheat, and not quite a rice, farro adds a richness and chewiness to dishes that’s similar to that of other grains, but lighter. Spend a little time with this versatile grain, and you’ll soon see that the options (and taste combinations) are endless.