Instant Pot Farro
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This Instant Pot Farro is going to become a staple side dish in your meals! It’s so easy to make perfectly textured farro in the instant pot.
Farro In The Instant Pot
It’s always nice to have a healthy and delicious side dish recipe that you can add to any meal. Farro balances out a main course and is filled with protein and nutrients. You can serve as a simple side or add cooked farro to yummy soups and salads.
Farro has a chewy texture and distinct nutty flavor. This means farro goes well with both sweet and savory dishes. It’s very versatile! Add herbs or sauces to really amp up the flavor.
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How To Make Farro in the Instant Pot
Add 1 cup farro, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1/4 tsp of salt to the instant pot. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
Next, slow release steam for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release of steam. Once the pin drops, you can open the instant pot.
Simply scoop farro out of instant pot and serve as is or top with your favorite herbs and seasonings.
Cooking Tips
- Be sure to allow natural release of steam for proper cooking of farro
- Make sure the pin has dropped after the quick release of steam
- You can use farro as a simple, delicious side dish, or add it to main courses to bulk up the protein content
Should I Toast Farro Before Cooking?
It is not necessary to toast farro before cooking it in the instant pot or on the stovetop. If you choose to toast it, this extra step does add depth and flavor. Toast in a skillet on medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Is Farro Better For You Than Rice?
Farro is packed with nutrients and protein. It is much healthier than white rice or other refined grains. Try adding it to soups, salads, casseroles, etc., to bulk up the protein and nutritional content of a meal.
Is Farro a Carb or a Protein?
Farro is in fact a high-protein grain. You can use it as a substitute for white rice or other refined grains and boost the protein content of any dish.
What Goes Well With Farro?
Adding chopped, fresh herbs or a simple, homemade dressing will give the farro extra yummy flavor. You can then toss it with grilled or roasted veggies for a delicious meal that’s bursting with nutrients. Perfect for dinner anytime of the year!
What To Serve With Instant Pot Farro
Flavorful main dishes taste amazing with farro alongside. Try Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Vegetarian Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas, or Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas.
Farro is also complementary to sweet dishes, such as Cubed Sweet Potatoes In The Instant Pot or Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe.
More Instant Pot Side Dishes To Enjoy
Instant Pot Farro
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Add 1 cup farro, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1/4 tsp of salt to the instant pot.
- Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Next, slow release steam for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release of steam. Once the pin drops, you can open the instant pot.
- Simply scoop farro out of instant pot and serve as is or top with your favorite herbs and seasonings.
Notes
- Be sure to allow natural release of steam for proper cooking of farro
- Make sure the pin has dropped after the quick release of steam
- You can use farro as a simple, delicious side dish, or add it to main courses to bulk up the protein content
Nutrition
See Also:
- How To Cook Frozen Spinach In The Instant Pot
- How To Cook Broccoli In The Instant Pot
- How To Cook Cauliflower In The Instant Pot
I never knew farro could be so simple to make. The texture came out perfect in the Instant Pot.
Tried this out for the first time and it did not disappoint. The farro was perfectly cooked and had such a nice nutty flavor. Great recipe!