Use cranberries in a tasty new way, while getting whole grains and greens!
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Warm Farro Pilaf with Dried Cranberries
November 2011 p. 73
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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. The farro in this recipe can be made a few days ahead or even frozen.
DIRECTIONS
1. To make Farro: 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 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.2. To make Pilaf: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion 5 to 7 minutes. Add kale, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until just wilted. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in garlic and Aleppo 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.
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ingredient list
Serves 6
- FARRO
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, cut in half
- 1 celery rib, cut in half
- 1/2 small onion
- 1 1/4 cups pearled farro (Or Barley)
- 4 cups vegetable broth PILAF
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced (2/3 cup)
- 1/2 lb. kale, center stem removed, chopped (4 packed cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1/2 tsp. Aleppo pepper or 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Nutritional Information
Per 1-cup serving:
| Calories | 329 |
| Protein | 10g |
| Total Fat | 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Carbs | 49g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 370mg |
| Fiber | 6g |
| Sugar | 10g |
