Farro With Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

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Meri V

I used only fresh mushrooms (1/2 baby bella, 1/2 shiitake), therefore started the recipe at Step 4.

I also had pearled farro, so only used 3c stock, covered and cooked on high for 10 min. Then removed the lid, added a 4th c stock, stirred until liquid absorbed, then added 1/2 pecorino-romano and black pepper, and served.
This was so delicious!!! Served with the NYT chicken thighs and winter squash recipe, and it might be the best meal i've made from this page ever!

Curtis Hartman

Pearled farro cuts the cooking time in half. which also means you should cut the amount of stock, again about by 50%

Sarah

Two words: Instant Pot. This was delicious and hearty. To convert this recipe for the instant pot, use the saute function for the onions, mushrooms, garlic and rosemary, then add the farro, 1/2C of wine, and 4C broth of choice (mushroom, chicken, etc.), give a good stir, then close the lid and pressure cook on high for 25 minutes with a natural release. It was slightly soupy at this point so I sauteed on high and stirred constantly until it reached a risotto consistency. Fantastic!

Cecilia

Great recipe. I followed the recipe except I used mushroom broth for the liquid. The leftovers are great cold with chopped celery, red onions, cucumbers and a big mix of olive oil and squeeze of lemon.

Amy

I love this recipe. Farro makes amazing risotto. I added frozen peas at the end for color and sweetness. They went really well with the deep earthy flavor of this dish. servings per recipe are generous. Most everyone had seconds and I have just enough leftovers- yum...

HealthCoachJ

Go vegan by substituting nutritional yeast for the parmasean. Out of this world flavor!!

Lauren

Make sure to check on the type of farro you are using in your recipe- semi-pearled farro can cut the cooking time in half, but still tastes just as delicious!

Janet

I used a pearled farro that doesn't require soaking and cooks much faster (25 - 30 minutes). Like the earlier post, I used less liquid with the pearled. I also reduced the dried mushroom stock to intensify the flavor and added a dash of soy sauce. This dish is a real keeper. We all loved it -- nutty and rich with deep mushroom flavored.

Jill Birnbaum

This was easy to convert to an electric pressure cooker. 1.5 cups of broth to 1 cup farro. 10 minutes under high pressure and 10 minutes under natural release. Fabulous!

JH

I've made this twice, once with dried porcini and once with a vegan mushroom bouillon - tasted almost the same, so I'll stick with the bouillon since it's less work.

Since I'm vegan, I eliminated the parmesan but needed to add a flavour to add interest. The 1st time, I added diced red pepper in the last 10 minutes - nice color and tasty - plus some hazelnut oil just before serving. The 2nd time, I added fresh green peas and a scant teaspoon of mustard. Also good.

June

...loving the idea of criminal mushrooms!

Austro Girl

Yumm! And so much easier than a risotto. Chopped up and stirred in lots of fresh spinach at the end for color and (more) health. Also had no rosemary, so substituted tarragon. A dollop of creme fraiche at the end brought raves all around.

Laurie

Tastes like essence of mushrooms. I sautéed the fresh mushrooms separately, set them aside, and stirred in at end with parsley and cheese. That way, the mushrooms didn't get soggy or steamed, allowing their flavor to really come through. I used half the farro and fresh mushrooms, and the full amount of remaining ingredients. Even so, this served 4 as a side dish. Served w/ Salmon with Smoked Salmon Butter from this site, a great combo. I presoaked farro 1 hour, it was cooked in 40 minutes.

Jessica

I substituted dress leeks for the onion and it turned out well. At the suggestion of my grandma, I used a cup of leeks for the half cup onion called for. They added a subtle flavor that paired well with the wild mushrooms I also used.

Linda Criss

There is no need to soak the farro.

David

Recipe needs some help. I think the farro to mushroom recipe is too high. I only used 1 cup farro to 1 cup mushrooms. I'll use more mushrooms the next time. I also added a tablespoon of red vinegar for more flavor, otherwise it is a bit bland. Perhaps more rosemary.

Deborah Russell

Loved this recipe. I think it will be excellent as a new side dish at Thanksgiving.

Hulk

Recipe was a HIT. Delicious. Followed recipe almost exactly, except: (1) used pearled farro, (2) used just 3 cups of the broth/stock mixture, and (3) used the InstantPot, adding and sautéing everything as directed, then sealed amd cooked on high pressure for 10 min, natural release for 5 min, then quick release.Mushrooms I used were: 1/2 oz dried porcini, 8 oz of fresh baby bella, and 8 oz of a mix of fresh trumpet royale, alba clamshell, & brown clamshell.

Brad P

I've made several times exactly per the recipe - delicious!

Equitraveler

This is a delicious dish that works as a side or as a meal. I made a few changes based on what I had available: leek instead of onion, a mix of fresh mushrooms, white vermouth instead of white wine, pearled farro. The reheated leftovers went well with poached eggs. Next time I'm going to add some baby spinach leaves near the end of cooking time.

Connie V.

I made this tonight and it’s a winner! Couldn’t find dried mushrooms so used fresh cremini. I also used normal farro, didn’t add the reserved cup of broth and it took about 40 minutes. My boys and I LOVED it!

Melissa

Step 3 — does this mean I need 6 cups of just the mushroom water to add to the 6 cups of stock or that both together should add up to 6 cups?? Very very unclear to me.

Hulk

2 cups mushroom water + 4 cups stock = 6 cups

Melissa

Cook mushrooms until they begin to “sweat”?? Um, they are coated with oil as they are cooking so huh? Can’t you give a rough time estimate??This is one of the most confusing recipes I’ve ever encountered. Cmon man!

Val

I made just as is. Ran out of time a cut cooking by about 10 min. Refrigerated over night and stirred in the cup of broth before warming up. Perfect!

Robert Gaines

I used fresh mushrooms and it came out excellent. Paired it with some nice bread, and it made for an excellet meal

Barb

I had to use half farro and half pearled barley as that's all I had on hand. It was delicious, though.

Bep

Taste fine. Too much effort. Prep took over two hours plus cooking time.

JenniferD

Made for the first time tonight. Delicious! I wish I’d read more notes regarding less stock using pearled. Has anyone tried to freeze leftovers?

Dana

Wonderful recipe. I followed the suggestions made by several others to sauté the mushrooms separately and add toward the end, and to halve the amount of stock and cooking time as I had semi-pearled farro.Decided to add some chopped and sautéed prosciutto to the mix and this vaulted the dish over the top.

Heidi

Bland. I didn’t need to add the 1 cup stock at the end so I now have a mushroom/chicken stock blend I need to figure out what I can use it in.It’s interesting to see how many ppl raved about this recipe while changing a bunch of ingredients.

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Farro With Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Does farro need to be soaked before cooking? ›

Soak Farro

As we've already discussed, soaking whole farro or semi-pearled farro will speed up the cooking time significantly - although it's not necessary. If you have the forethought, add the farro to a bowl of water and soak it overnight in the refrigerator.

How much does 1 cup of farro make? ›

*YIELD: 1 cup of dry farro will yield about 3 cups cooked. Feel free to adjust recipe accordingly. *TEXTURE: The texture of cooked farro should be tender and chewy, but not mushy. I recommend tasting your farro once the 20 minutes are up to see if it meets your desired texture.

What's the difference between farro and pearled farro? ›

Pearled farro has its bran removed, making it the easiest and quickest to cook. Semi-pearled: This type of farro is not as readily available as pearled. The bran is partially but not completely removed, meaning it takes longer to cook than pearled.

Is Bob's Red Mill farro pearled? ›

Because our dry farro is lightly scratched (also sometimes called "semi pearled farro" or "pearled farro") it's technically not considered a whole grain. A small percentage of the bran has been lost during this process but the benefit is the quicker cooking time.

Is farro better for you than quinoa? ›

These grains are a force to be reckoned with. While both provide excellent sources of fiber and protein, farro tops the charts and offers almost double the value compared to the same size serving of quinoa. However, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids along with antioxidants.

How do you keep farro from getting mushy? ›

Drain, then spread onto a large plate or sheet pan to cool and dry for 20 minutes. This keeps it from continuing to steam which makes it mushy.

Is farro better for you than rice? ›

All grains have a place in a healthy diet. Farro and barley, being whole grains, contain more fiber and health benefits than white pasta or white rice.

Is farro a bad carb? ›

Although farro is a relatively healthy grain, it's important to remember that, like all grains, farro is relatively high in carbohydrates. Sticking to appropriate ¼ cup portion sizes of farro can prevent you from overindulging in carbohydrates for the day.

Is farro better then rice? ›

It Is Very Nutritious

It's a much healthier alternative to white rice or other refined grains. One-fourth cup (47 grams) of organic, whole grain emmer farro contains (1, 2 ): Calories: 170. Carbs: 34 grams.

What is the downside of farro? ›

Also, be advised that farro contains gluten. If you have celiac disease or are otherwise gluten intolerant, avoid the grain. As you may have guessed, you'll also want to sidestep farro if you have a wheat allergy.

Is farro anti inflammatory? ›

Luckily, incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your diet can help tame chronic inflammation. Our top whole-grain pick for inflammation is farro, since it's packed with fiber and antioxidants while also being a versatile pantry staple.

How do you pronounce farro? ›

er, farro. Pronunciation: [FAHR. -oh].

Is Trader Joe's 10 minute farro pearled? ›

(Whole un-pearled farro has the entire husk and bran. It has the most nutrients and the strongest flavor and requires about 35-45 minutes to cook. On the opposite side of the farro spectrum, Trader Joe's “10 Minute Farro” is semi-pearled and partially pre-cooked; it requires only 10 to 12 minutes of cooking.

Is farro a carb or protein? ›

A 45-gram serving of pearled farro provides 150 calories, most of which are carbohydrates. You'll consume 29 grams of carbohydrate in a 1/3 cup serving, 3 grams of fiber, and 1 gram of sugar. The rest of the carbohydrate in farro is starch.

What is the best farro to buy? ›

Semi-pearled farro: This version is the best of both worlds with half of the grain intact and a reduced cook time. Whole farro: Since the grain is still intact, this version has the most nutrients per serving and strongest flavor.

How long do you soak farro before cooking? ›

If you are using whole farro, you can soak for a few hours or overnight. Place farro in a bowl or pot and enough water to cover the grain, then cover with a lid. Refrigerate and soak for a few hours or overnight before cooking. Note that if you soak farro, it will only require 10-15 minutes of simmering.

Is it OK to eat raw farro? ›

Raw grains may be eaten whole as a breakfast food if soaked overnight. Whole farro may be flaked and used as a breakfast cereal or added to baked goods.

What grains should be soaked before cooking? ›

  • Soaking grains overnight is a common practice in some cultures and can have several benefits:
  • Grains that are commonly soaked overnight include oats, rice, and legumes such as lentils and chickpeas.
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How long does it take to boil farro? ›

Simmer the farro.

Add the farro, salt (plus any optional aromatics) to a large pot of boiling water and stir to combine. Simmer until the farro is tender and chewy — approximately 15-20 minutes for pearled farro, 25-30 minutes for semi-pearled farro, or 35-40 minutes for whole farro.

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