One Pot Sun Dried Tomato Farro
This One-Pot Sun Dried Tomato Farro is loaded with sweet cherry tomatoes, nutty whole grains and fresh basil. So cozy, easy to make and bursting with flavor!
Servings: 4 servings (as a side)
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes minced + 2 tbsp oil from jar
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 cup semi-pearled farro
- 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp fennel seed crushed (optional)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon peel strip
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the sun dried tomato oil in a large lidded pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5-7 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the sun dried tomatoes, farro, garlic and fennel seed. Toast for another 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the stock, cherry tomatoes, lemon peel and salt. Bring to a boil and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 40-45 minutes, until the farro is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 611mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g