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.
This hearty cheesy pesto farro side dish recipe is easy to make and full of protein and fiber.
- 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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Prepare farro according to package instructions. Strain any excess liquid and return to the same pan.
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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.
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Garnish with toasted pine nuts and parsley if you wish.
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Looking for some other inspiration to use Farro? Check out these other great recipes:
- Farro Recipes: 21 Ways With The Ancient Grain
- 10 Easy, Healthy Farro Recipes
- 19 Farro Recipes That Make You Wonder Why It’s Taken You So Long to Eat It
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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Gina @Running to the Kitchen
I don’t think I’d be able to stop eating this! It sounds amazing!
Liz DellaCroce
It was so addictive and good!
Heather Brown
Yummy! I will for sure try this
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it!
Joanne Bruno
I am mega obsessed with farro and love how cheesy and pesto-y this is! So many great flavors.
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you sweet lady!!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven
I love the texture of Farro – this looks great!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you lady!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Simply perfect :) Love all the flavors goin’ on in this!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks lady!
Alison's Allspice
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!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes totally!! I hope you love it!
Carolyn
Cheesy happiness! Pinning.
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks lady!
Michelle Palin
I love the flavor combos you used here! I think the cheese and pesto will make this something my family will like!
Liz DellaCroce
They turned out so good!!
Randy Wood
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.
Liz DellaCroce
Farro is packed with protein!! Enjoy!