: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel
specifically
: the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)
We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan. —
Heidi Julavits
Heidi Julavits Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes … —Gretchen Roberts
Gretchen Roberts Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores. —Melissa Clark
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The seared pork medallions, sauce, nutty farro, and earth kale can be on the table in a mere 20 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Roasted salmon with whole grains and greens: Roast a salmon fillet with olive oil and salt, then serve it with quinoa or farro and a leafy green salad.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Try a pea, farro, and asparagus side dish with a little feta cheese and some mint.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Melissa Clark’s skillet chicken with farro and leeks uses all of those leeks — the green tops are sliced, sautéed and simmered along with the whites to turn meltingly tender.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Roasted salmon with whole grains and greens: Roast a salmon fillet with olive oil and salt, then serve it with quinoa or farro and a leafy green salad.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Try a pea, farro, and asparagus side dish with a little feta cheese and some mint.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Melissa Clark’s skillet chicken with farro and leeks uses all of those leeks — the green tops are sliced, sautéed and simmered along with the whites to turn meltingly tender.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Farro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farro. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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