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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.

Pesto Farro

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 - an easy side dish recipe
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Cheesy Pesto Farro
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

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

  1. Prepare farro according to package instructions. Strain any excess liquid and return to the same pan.

  2. 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. 

  3. 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.

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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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  8. I love the flavor combos you used here! I think the cheese and pesto will make this something my family will like!

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  9. 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.

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