Farro is a hearty grain with a delicious nutty flavor, that cooks up like al dente pasta. Farro with Mushrooms and Thyme is a healthy wholesome dish.
I didn’t even know what Farro was until a couple of years ago. It has been a mainstay food in the Mediterranean since ancient Rome and continues to be featured in traditional Italian dishes today. Farro is high in fiber and a good source of iron and protein. Best of all, it’s delicious just like this Farro with Mushrooms and Thyme recipe.
When I cook, I like to use simple, unprocessed ingredients, when possible. I think if I eat well most of the time, and exercise, that I have a better chance of staying healthy. No grandstanding folks, I’m human and love baking and my desserts once in a while (o.k. more than once in a while, more like regularly).
Farro is quickly becoming one of our favorite side dishes. This dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. The first time I made this recipe, I’d had a busy day, and actually stopped at the store and bought a broasted chicken. Even though that meal was quick and easy, you sure wouldn’t have known it when you sat down to eat. I previously posted this recipe, but have tweaked it and couldn’t wait to share.
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Farro with Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro rinsed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz mushrooms trimmed and chopped coarse ( or a mushroom blend of your choice)
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or more if desired
- 2 tbsp dry sherry
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley roughly chopped
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in a dutch oven or large saucepan. Stir in farro and 1 tablespoon salt. Return to boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently until moisture has evaporated and vegetables start to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add sherry and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until pan is almost dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Add farro and cook, stirring constantly until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat, stir in parsley, white wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
You probably know how mushroom crazy we are. I know that isn’t true for everyone, so if that isn’t your thing, you could sauté up the veggies and flavors that you do like. Have you tried farro yet? What is your favorite way to serve it?
I love trying different grains in our cooking and this one is about John’s very favorite of them all.
Here are a few more recipes using grains that we love!
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Wheat Berries
One-Pan Bulgur Wheat Sausage Recipe
Tumeric Chicken with Wild Rice
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Winnie says
It’s really a lovely looking dish. I’d loooooooove to try your recipe
Farro is not very familiar here, but I must try
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Winnie! We really love Farro. It is easy to make and delicious.
Suchitra says
You are a mind-reader Julie! I was actually looking for a recipe for Farro! This looks super-easy, healthy and delicious! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you! If you give it a try, let me know what you think. Have a great day my friend!
linda says
Looks delicious and really tasty. I love to use Faro inside my soup too! Enjoy the rest of the weekend! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thanks Linda! Faro would be great in soup. You enjoy your weekend too!
carolinescookingblog says
You know for all the things I have cooked, farro still isn’t one of them. I must get on to it! This looks so delicious – such great photos too!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Caroline! We’ve only been eating it a couple years now and it is one of our favorites. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Justine says
I’m also a fan of farro, having tried it for the first time in a salad from SweetGreen, and I love how delicious and versatile it is. I also love that Trader Joe’s sells quick cooking farro so I don’t have to wait as long to eat. This recipe sounds delicious!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Justine. I didn’t know that there was a quick cooking variety. I love trader joes and will have to check it out. Thanks for the info.
petra08 says
I have never heard of farro and I must keep an eye out! It sounds, and looks delicious.
I also love mushrooms so what a perfect combination. I will go online and have a look where I can buy it straight away. I prefer grains to rice but I usually end up using bulgur wheat as it is so quick, this looks like I need to try it as well; 🙂
Happy Fiesta Friday and I hope you are having a great weekend 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Petra. I’ve never tried bulgur wheat so will give that a try! Thank you for co-hosting this week!
Loretta says
Lovely Julie, so simple, yet packed with nutrients and flavors. Sometimes those dishes are the absolute best! I could eat a bowl right about now for breakfast. We’re being slammed on the East Coast, but I’m trying not to complain as it is our very first snowfall of the season, which has turned out to be a blizzard 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Loretta, I’ve been watching CNN and they are talking about NYC getting 3 inches an hour and are expecting 30 before it’s over. That is crazy. I hope you stay warm and safe and don’t have any problems with this storm. Its cold and dreary here but that’s not unusual. This dish is simple and one of our favorites.
Jhuls says
I think this is my first time to hear about Farro, but your dish looks so enticing! Happy FF, Julie. x
Julie Menghini says
I hope you do try it Jhuls. It is delicious!
The Kiwi Fruit says
Farro is something I have not been able to get but I really cant wait to try it as soon as I can get my hands on some. The flavour of mushroom and thyme sound just delicious!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you! We seem to be getting more ingredients at our grocery store, and it’s fun to try them.
NancyC says
I haven’t ever had Farro, but it sounds delicious! I will have to try this!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Nancy. We really love it.
Lily says
I have never heard of Farro, but it looks delicious. I’m definitely going to look for it the next time I go grocery shopping. Thanks for introducing me to something new.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Lily! I get it in the health area of our grocery store. I really enjoy the meatiness of this grain. Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!
Sarah says
I have never actually made Farro before. I think I’ll be on the look out for it now. This recipe looks beautiful and delicious!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Sarah! I found it in the health area of my grocery store, and it has become one of our favorites. Anything you do with rice or barley you can do with farro.
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
Farro is a new grain for me – I keep buying new ingredients and then forget the recipe I was going to use it in. Need to try something new this year 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Ha! I really resemble that! I have a few things in my pantry that I rushed out to get and now I don’t know what for. I agree on trying new things are on my docket this year. I’d love to try some new breads and some new grains too. Are you getting snow this weekend?
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says
I’ve never tried farro before, it looks delicious with those mushrooms. Will be on the lookout for some, pinned for later. Thanks for sharing Julie 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Sarah! We haven’t been eating it but for the last couple years but love it. Have a wonderful weekend.
Celebrating Sunshine says
Such a simple recipe! I love mushrooms too, so I’m going to add them to farro. Great combination! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Ana! Hope you are all doing well!
Elaine @ foodbod says
I love farro, it’s got such a nice flavour and texture – and it cooks well using my quinoa method which is cool, I didn’t think it would as the grains are chunkier than quinoa but it does 🙂
Love your recipe, it looks very tasty 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Elaine! I have your cooking method for quinoa. Will have to try it on my farro! Have a great weekend.
Anna says
This sounds so delicious, Julie! I really love mushrooms, and I would love to try farrow! Definitely want to make this!! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Anna! I think you would love it Anna! I got organic and it’s is a delicious whole grain.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
I’ve heard of farro only a couple of weeks ago when I saw Giada preparing some on her show! This recipe sounds lovely, Julie 🙂
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Freda! We just love it, and very happy we gave it a try.
Johanne Lamarche says
This looks really comforting with the brewing storm in the NE! Love farro(LOL auto correct just tried changing that to Fargo)
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Johanne! It sounds like the NE is going to take a pounding! We have been getting 5 inches at a time which is tolerable but it’s been so dang cold. It’s winter right? Be safe and bake on!
Susan says
I love mushrooms! I love farro! And this looks great!!
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Susan! You and are two peas in a pod on the farro and mushrooms page!
SOnal says
what a beautiful an elegant recipe.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Sonal! It’s one of our favorites.
Lynz Real Cooking says
This is so interesting and new for me. It seems a bit like a middle eastern grain I know of, but not sure! I need to try this one! Yumm
Julie Menghini says
Thanks Lynz! We have eaten this recipe a lot since I first made it. Darrow is good in soup too because it’s firmer and doesn’t get mushy.
apuginthekitchen says
Love it Julie Farro is my favorite of the whole grains. I would eat farro rather than just about any other grain. This is a wonderful. love the mushrooms earthy flavor with the farro. Delicious. I need to get some mushrooms and give this a try.
Julie Menghini says
Thank you Suzanne! We love it and it makes me excited to try other grains too.