🌾 Easy Made Toasted Farro – Nutty, Chewy, and Perfectly Versatile

toasted farro ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from grain lovers and healthy eaters)
🥗 Nutty | 🍋 Flavorful | 🧡 Easy & Wholesome

If you’ve been looking for a hearty, nutty grain to elevate your meals, toasted farro is your answer. With its naturally chewy texture and nutty flavor, farro is perfect in salads, soups, or as a hearty side. Toasting the grain before cooking brings out its rich aroma and makes every bite more flavorful.

Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or as a base for creative dishes.

Why You’ll Love Toasted Farro

⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4
💰 Budget-Friendly: Around $4 per serving
✨ Flavor: Nutty, earthy, and slightly chewy
🧡 Perfect For: Salads, grain bowls, soups, and healthy sides

Ingredients – Simple and Flavorful

• 1 cup farro (pearled or semi-pearled)
• 1 tsp olive oil or butter
• 2 ½ cups water or vegetable/chicken broth
• Pinch of salt

Optional flavor boosters:

• Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
• Garlic or shallots for sautéing
• Lemon zest or juice for brightness

How to Make Toasted Farro

Step 1: Toast the Farro

Heat olive oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add farro and toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant.

Step 2: Cook the Farro

Add water or broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes (pearled farro may cook faster, about 15–18 minutes) until tender but still chewy.

Step 3: Drain and Fluff

If any liquid remains, drain the farro. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly before serving or using in recipes.

Serving Ideas for Toasted Farro

• Toss with roasted vegetables, feta, and a lemon vinaigrette for a hearty salad
• Add to soups or stews instead of rice or pasta
• Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or roasted meats
• Use in grain bowls with beans, greens, and a drizzle of tahini

What Everyone’s Saying About Toasted Farro

“Nutty, chewy, and so versatile! I use it in salads and soups all the time.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Megan L.

“Toasting the farro first really brings out the flavor. Game changer!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Daniel K.

“A hearty, healthy alternative to rice or pasta. My new favorite grain!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Priya R.

Toasted Farro – Nutty, Chewy, and Perfectly Versatile

Toasted Farro is a hearty whole grain with a naturally nutty flavor and chewy texture. Toasting it before cooking enhances its aroma and brings out a deep, earthy taste, making it perfect as a base for salads, bowls, soups, or side dishes. Simple, nutritious, and full of fiber, farro is a kitchen staple for wholesome meals.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Grain bowl, Salad base, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup pearled farro
• 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter
• 2 ½ cups water or low-sodium broth
• ½ tsp salt

Optional:

• fresh herbs thyme, rosemary or garlic for flavor

Equipment

• Medium saucepan with lid
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups

Method

 

Toast the farro

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add farro and toast, stirring frequently, for 3–5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.

Cook the farro

1. Add water or broth and salt to the toasted farro. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the grains are tender but still slightly chewy.

Drain and fluff

1. If there’s excess liquid, drain the farro.
2. Fluff with a fork and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve

1. Use as a base for salads, grain bowls, or as a side dish with roasted vegetables, meats, or fish.

Notes

Pearled vs. whole farro: Pearled farro cooks faster and is less chewy than whole farro. Adjust cooking times if using whole farro.

Toasting brings out a deeper flavor and nutty aroma. Don’t skip this step!

Add a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.

FAQ – Toasted Farro

This Toasted Farro is nutty, hearty, and perfect as a base for salads, bowls, or a wholesome side. For a bright and refreshing complement, try this Blueberry Peach Feta Salad, a crisp and colorful salad that pairs beautifully with grain-based dishes and brings a fresh, fruity balance to your meal.