Slow Cooker Farro
Slow cooked farro retains its texture and flavor better than rice. Add bacon or ham to the pilaf or omit the meat and use vegetable broth for a meat-free meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 4 strips cooked bacon, diced (or 1/2 cup diced ham)
- 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried leaf thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas or peas and carrots, thawed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the farro, bacon (or ham), chicken broth, bay leaf, onion, pepper, and thyme.1 cup farro | 4 strips cooked bacon | 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth | 1 bay leaf | 1/2 cup onion | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 1/2 tsp dried leaf 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. Cook time varies by farro type and slow cooker—start checking at about 2 hours.
- Add the thawed peas or peas and carrots and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with kosher salt, as needed.1 cup frozen peas or peas and carrots | 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley | Kosher salt
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 199IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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