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
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill farro (uncooked)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ cup pesto (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin 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
Nutrition
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.
I don’t think I’d be able to stop eating this! It sounds amazing!
It was so addictive and good!
Yummy! I will for sure try this
I hope you love it!
I am mega obsessed with farro and love how cheesy and pesto-y this is! So many great flavors.
Thank you sweet lady!!
I love the texture of Farro – this looks great!
Thank you lady!
Simply perfect :) Love all the flavors goin’ on in this!
Thanks lady!
This is a totally new take on farro for me! I usually think salad, and this is almost more like a casserole, I love it! Pinning for later!
Yes totally!! I hope you love it!
Cheesy happiness! Pinning.
Thanks lady!
I love the flavor combos you used here! I think the cheese and pesto will make this something my family will like!
They turned out so good!!
Yummy recipe! Actually protein is good for health. On the other hand, your post is really mind-blowing because this recipe is delicious. Thank you so much for sharing its ingredients and instruction.
Farro is packed with protein!! Enjoy!