Not only are they delicious, but they're also nutritious and helpful during food shortages. Of all the types, few are more versatile — and storied — than farro. Consumed by Egyptian pharaohs, ancient ...

Nutrition Not all grains are created equal. Farro, in particular, is loaded with nutrients, making it a good alternative to the “empty carbohydrates” that many diets warn against.

Here’s your foolproof cooking formula: 1 cup farro + 2½ cups water or broth = grain perfection. Bring it to a boil, then simmer for about 25-40 minutes.

Bulgur has a high fiber content, which helps in digestion and ensures that you feel full. A cup of cooked bulgur has some ...

Farro is high in protein and fiber, which helps to promote a feeling of fullness without the extra calories and carbohydrates that come from starchier foods like pasta and potatoes.

Farro is sold at most health food and specialty food stores. (But if you can’t find farro locally, do not substitute with ...

How to use it: Farro can be purchased whole, or semi-perlato, meaning that part of the bran and germ of the grain have been removed. (Whole farro will take about an hour to cook, semi-perlato ...

This recipe pulls these nourishing ingredients together in one pot for a cozy, weeknight-friendly meal. First, onions, carrot, celery and garlic are softened, then simmered with chickpeas ...

1 large garlic clove, minced. 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Freshly ground black pepper. 1. In a medium saucepan, combine water and farro.