Slow Cooker Farro
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Slow cooker farro retains its texture and flavor even after longer cooking times. Add bacon or ham to the pilaf or omit the meat and use vegetable broth for a meat-free meal.
Author: Diana Rattray
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 6 servings 1 x
Category: Farro, Slow Cooker
Method: Slow Cook
1 cup farro
4 strips of diced cooked bacon or about 1/2 cup of diced ham
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 cup thawed frozen petite peas or peas and carrots blend
salt, to taste
In a slow cooker, combine the farro, ham or bacon, chicken stock, bay leaf, parsley, onion, pepper, and thyme.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for about 2 1/2 hours, or until the farro is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Add the thawed peas and continue cooking for 15 minutes longer.
Taste and add salt, as needed.