Grains - Farro

👋🏼 Meet Farro. This grain resembles brown rice but has a different, distinct texture. This nutty, chewy, and delicious grain is a member of the wheat family and a nutritional powerhouse!

💥 Farro is abundant in many nutrients including fiber, protein, magnesium, zinc, niacin (vitamin B3), & iron! It also is rich in various antioxidants including carotenoids, flavonoids & ferulic acid, which aid in fighting inflammation.

⬇️ Aside from the nutrient power it provides, it is considered a low glycemic food, meaning that it has less impact on raising blood sugars compared to more refined, processed carbohydrate choices.

🌾 Although it is a member of the wheat family, this ancient grain contains more protein than modern varieties of wheat typically found in bread or other wheat-based choices.

💵 And don’t forget about the fiber, that oh so essential key in guiding the digestive system to cooperate. Just ¼ cup cooked farro contains 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber! Some may call that a lot of bang for your buck! 😊

⏰ Are you convinced yet to give it a try just based on the nutrient profile? If not, here’s one more reason. Most farro varieties can be cooked in only 10 minutes!

🍴 Farro cooks best when first giving it a cold rinse before placing it in a pot of boiling water. Farro is a super versatile grain and delicious hot or cold! Try adding it to soups, salads, or as the base of any bowl creation. Cooking up a big pot and adding a sprinkle of it to meals throughout the week will open your palate to enjoying it in numerous ways.

💡 Ideas to get you started:

🥣 Warm farro, pumpkin seeds, mixed berries, drizzle of maple syrup, dash of cinnamon and a dollop of Greek yogurt or almond milk for an easy, powerful breakfast bowl creation prepared in minutes!

🥗 Lunch on the go…Bowl layered with mixed greens, smoked salmon, cold farro, feta cheese (optional), chopped walnuts, diced cucumbers, shredded carrot and drizzle of balsamic glaze and olive oil.