Farro with Cauliflower & Olives

Makes: 
4 - 6 servings
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
12" Chef's Gourmet Skillet
Rate Recipe: 
Contributed By: 
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

Farro, which is grown and used in Italy, is from a wheat variety known as emmer. Farro has a nutty flavor and chewy texture. It is excellent in cold dishes as well as hearty soups and stews.

Use the 12 in. Electric Oil Core Skillet cover with you 12" Chef's Gourmet Skillet.

2
cups
semi-pearled farro
(416
g)
12
cup
onions, strung, use Cone #2
(80
g)
2
cloves garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
13
cup
tomato paste
(87
g)
4 12
cups
vegetable stock or water
(1.1
L)
2
teaspoons
dried basil
(2
g)
1
teaspoon
natural salt
(6
g)
14 - 12
teaspoon
crushed red pepper
(.5 - 1
g)
2
cups
fresh cauliflower, cut into small florets
(200
g)
14
cup
Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
(45
g)
2
tablespoons
fresh parsley, chopped
(7
g)
salt and pepper, to taste
grated Romano cheese (optional)
Directions: 
  1. Place farro in a bowl and cover with water to soak while you are preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Preheat skillet over medium heat. When several drops of water sprinkled on skillet skitter and dissipate, approximately 5 minutes, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 3 - 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  3. Add tomato paste and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add stock, basil, salt and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Drain farro from bowl and add to skillet. Stir to combine and cover.
  6. When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click steadily, reduce heat to low and cook farro for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove cover, add cauliflower and stir. Cover and continue to cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until farro is tender. Add an additional ¼ - ½ cup of water or stock, if needed.
  8. Add olives and parsley. Stir to combine and add additional seasonings as needed.
  9. Serve farro hot and garnished with grated cheese, if desired.
Tips: 
  • Substitute cauliflower for other seasonal vegetables.
  • Add in leftover shredded chicken or sausage meat.
  • Add hard pieces or end pieces of leftover grating cheese, such as Romano or Parmesan cheese, to cooking liquid to add flavor to stock.
  • Add arugula or spinach at the end of cooking. Stir and let wilt.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Based on 6 servings
Calories: 
320
Total Fat: 
3g
Saturated Fat: 
1g
Cholesterol: 
2mg
Sodium: 
1681mg
Total Carbs: 
59g
Dietary Fiber: 
12g
Sugar: 
5g
Protein: 
12g
Nutritional analysis calculated using 1 teaspoon Romano cheese per serving

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