Cheesy Pesto Farro

Name: Cheesy Pesto Farro
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup Bob's Red Mill farro (uncooked); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1/4 cup pesto (homemade or store bought); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); salt and pepper to taste; toasted pine nuts and parsley (optional garnish)

March 6, 2017 by Liz DellaCroce 18 Comments

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A quick and healthy side dish recipe, this hearty cheesy pesto farro is easy to make and full of protein and fiber.

Do you ever find yourself in a side dish rut? Don’t worry, it happens to all of us. This cheesy pesto farro is just what the dinner doctor ordered.

I don’t know about you but in my house, the simplest side dish recipes are always the most popular. In this five ingredient recipe, Bob’s Red Mill farro is tossed with basil pesto, parmesan cheese, olive oil and garlic.

It couldn’t be easier to make or more delicious. If you’ve never cooked farro before, I urge you to try it. Chewy, hearty and packed with protein and fiber, it’s one of my favorite ancient grains.

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Cheesy Pesto Farro

Course: Side, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: farro

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

This hearty cheesy pesto farro side dish recipe is easy to make and full of protein and fiber.

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Ingredients

1 cup Bob's Red Mill farro uncooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/4 cup pesto homemade or store bought
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
salt and pepper to taste
toasted pine nuts and parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Prepare farro according to package instructions. Strain any excess liquid and return to the same pan.
Stir in the parmesan cheese, pesto, olive oil and garlic to the cooked farro. Heat on low until cheese melts and farro is warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Garnish with toasted pine nuts and parsley if you wish.

Notes

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Nutrition Information:

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