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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Farro Bowl

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A comforting and wholesome grain bowl featuring nutty farro simmered in broth and folded into a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pearled farro (about 200 g)
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth (720 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g), softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (120 ml)
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 75 g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (200 g) of pearled farro under cold water. Place it in a medium saucepan with 3 cups (720 ml) of chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until farro is tender but still chewy. Drain any excess liquid and set aside.
  2. While the farro cooks, melt 2 tablespoons (28 g) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of heavy cream or half-and-half. Stir constantly, allowing it to warm and thicken slightly for about 3-4 minutes without boiling.
  4. Add the cooked farro to the skillet. Stir well to coat every grain in the garlic cream sauce.
  5. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup (75 g) of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash more cream or broth to loosen it.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Optionally, stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
  7. Spoon the creamy garlic Parmesan farro into bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep stirring gently during the sauce-making step to avoid curdling. If short on time, cook farro in advance and reheat with the sauce. Use pearled farro for quicker cooking and softer texture. Avoid burning garlic by sautéing on medium heat and watching carefully.

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