Farro with Mushrooms and Asparagus

December 3, 2024

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  1. Prepare the Dried Mushrooms:
    • In a small bowl, cover the dried mushrooms with warm water and let them soak for 25 minutes, or until softened.
    • Once softened, drain the mushrooms, discarding the soaking liquid, and chop them finely. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Farro:
    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    • Add the farro to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Drain the farro and set it aside.
  3. Cook the Vegetables:
    • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and chopped dried mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender.
  4. Deglaze and Simmer:
    • Stir in 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar and cook for 1 minute to deglaze the pan.
    • Add the chicken stock, bring it to a boil, then stir in the cooked farro.
    • Bring the mixture back to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Add Asparagus:
    • Stir in the asparagus and continue cooking, covered, for an additional 10 minutes, until the farro and asparagus are tender.
  6. Finish and Season:
    • Stir in 1 tablespoon of sherry vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  7. Serve:
    • Serve warm and enjoy the earthy flavors of farro, mushrooms, and asparagus!

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Ingredients:

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1bunch asparagus cut into ¼ pieces
2cups chicken stock
1ounce porcini mushrooms dried
8ounces farro
1tablespoon thyme fresh, chopped
2cloves garlic finely chopped
2tablespoons olive oil
1medium onion chopped
4servings salt and pepper to taste
3tablespoons sherry vinegar

Directions

1.
Prepare the Dried Mushrooms
1. In a small bowl, cover the dried mushrooms with warm water and let them soak for 25 minutes, or until softened. | 2. Once softened, drain the mushrooms, discarding the soaking liquid, and chop them finely. Set aside.
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2.
Cook the Farro
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. | 2. Add the farro to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. | 3. Drain the farro and set it aside.
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3.
Cook the Vegetables
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. | 2. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, and chopped dried mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender.
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4.
Deglaze and Simmer
1. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar and cook for 1 minute to deglaze the pan. | 2. Add the chicken stock, bring it to a boil, then stir in the cooked farro. | 3. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 10 minutes.
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5.
Add Asparagus
Stir in the asparagus and continue cooking, covered, for an additional 10 minutes, until the farro and asparagus are tender.
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6.
Finish and Season
Stir in 1 tablespoon of sherry vinegar, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as desired.
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7.
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy the earthy flavors of farro, mushrooms, and asparagus!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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