Slow Cooker Farro
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 4 strips cooked bacon, diced, 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 onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 1 cup peas, frozen and thawed, or peas and carrots blend
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- 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.
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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