Farro Risotto

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Total Time:
1 hr 15 min
Prep
5 min
Inactive
30 min
Cook
40 min
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large or 2 small shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/3 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
  • 1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
  • 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together the farro and 4 cups of water. Soak for 30 minutes and drain well.

Heat the broth in a small saucepan and keep warm over low heat.

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the drained farro and cook, stirring constantly until toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and stir constantly until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and stir constantly until completely absorbed. Continue adding the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the farro is creamy and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the currants, pine nuts, feta cheese, and the remaining salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

Cook's Note: To toast the pine nuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly toasted, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.

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  • on December 16, 2012

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    I had never made Risotto because I prefer to cook with whole grains. When I saw this recipe, I was so excited to try it. My whole family loved it. The work and effort were certainly worth the incredible creamy texture. The pine nuts and feta cheese were outstanding in it. I left out the currants because I don't like them, other that, I followed the recipe. I was only able to find "pearled farro". Does anyone knew which type of farro we are supposed to use for this recipe? Is pearled farro anywhere as nutritional as regular farro?

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  • on November 30, 2012

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    So good and hearty. I didn't think it was too salty at all - I would just watch how much feta you add if that's an issue for you. Great meal!

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  • on November 04, 2012

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    My husband and I thought this Farro Risotto was a delicious recipe! It was savory with a little bite of sweetness from the currents,with the farro being chewy and satisfying. I felt too, like I was serving such a healthy dinner! I am definitely saving this recipe to make again for us, and for company.

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