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.

Your fork is waiting.

Cheesy Pesto Farro

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

Course: Side, Side Dish

Servings: 4

Calories: 330 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

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

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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.

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Pesto Farro

Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)

Calories 330 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 8mg 3%

Sodium 333mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 39.2g 13%

Dietary Fiber 7.3g 29%

Sugars 0.6g

Protein 11.6g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclosure: I am honored to be in a long term partnership with Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.

Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

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