Name: How to Cook Farro
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked farro (rinsed); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste); ½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 garlic clove (grated); ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste); Freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; Red pepper flakes (optional)

How to Cook Farro

Learn how to cook farro perfectly every time! Toss it with the zippy lemon dressing and herbs listed below, or add it to salads, bowls, soups, and more.

30 min total 5 min prep 25 min cook 4

Instructions

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1 Cook the farro: Fill a medium pot half full of water and bring to a boil. Add the farro, reduce the heat, and simmer until the farro is tender, chewy, but still has an al dente bite - 10 to 20 minutes for pearled farro; 20 to 30 minutes for semi-pearled farro; up to 40 minutes for whole farro.
2 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.
3 Make the lemon herb dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper in the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Add the farro and toss. Stir in the parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Season to taste and serve.