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Warm Farro Pilaf with Dried Cranberries
An Italian wheat grain, farro is chewy and tender like barley but with a milder flavor. Pearled or cracked farro cooks much faster than whole regular farro, and it doesn't require soaking before it's made.
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Course grains
Special Diet Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course grains
Special Diet Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
servings
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
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Instructions
To make Farro:
  1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery, and onion. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables start to brown. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add farro, and stir to coat grains with oil. Pour in broth, and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, or until just tender; drain. Discard carrot, celery, and onion. Cool farro.
To make Pilaf:
  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion 5 to 7 minutes. Add kale, and cook 5 minutes or until just wilted. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in garlic and pepper. Cook 1 minute, then add farro, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Remove from heat, and stir in dried cranberries and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.