Recipe courtesy of Corky Pollan
Emmer Farro Pilaf
A deliciously nutty grain full of healthful properties.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 9 hr 5 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 8 hr
- Cook: 55 min
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 cups emmer farro
6 cups water
1 cup finely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cups fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Soak farro in 6 cups water for 6 to 8 hours (soaking cuts down on cooking time).
- Rinse, drain, and place the farro in a pot with water to cover, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender and water is absorbed, stirring occasionally, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Heat oil in saucepan and saute the onion and garlic until translucent, add parsley and farro, salt and pepper to taste, serve warm.
