Autumn
“When the leaves change hue
The air becomes nice and cool
Fall is upon us”
My husband bought me a bag of organic farro in Costco store and I cook it a lot. This grain has a nice earthy flavor and can serve as a side dish or vegetarian meal. I have another variation for this farro dish on my blog – Farro with Mushrooms, Carrots & Perfectly Poached Egg.
Warm Mediterranean Farro Salad with Mushrooms
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading...Ingredients
- 1 cup farro (if you don't have farro - use barley)
- 2-3 Tbsp. grapeseed oil
- 8 oz. baby portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- fresh oregano, parsley or thyme
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring the 3-4 cups of water and 1/2 tsp salt to boil. Stir in the farro (or barley). When the water returns to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until soft, but still crunchy, about 15 minutes. Drain the water.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, combine the onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are little tender, about 5 minutes. Add cooked grain and seasonings. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs.
8 Comments
La Table De Nana
September 17, 2014 at 5:24 pmI love farro..this sounds terrific,and looks it too!
Shibi Thomas
September 17, 2014 at 5:27 pmI love warm salad. Yes, the signs of Autumn is popping all around, markets are filled with all kinds of gourds and pumpkins. But I am not ready for it yet 🙁
Rosa's Yummy Yums
September 17, 2014 at 5:27 pmA wonderful dish! I love farro and that kind of food.
Cheers,
Rosa
Gwen
September 17, 2014 at 6:00 pmI really need to start cooking with faro more often. I love the flavors of this and think it would make a great lunch the next day!
V
September 17, 2014 at 6:18 pmThis sounds delicious and perfect for the new season that is slowly arriving at our doorsteps. I've never made farro before but I love the taste and this sounds like a great lunch idea!
Anonymous
September 17, 2014 at 8:46 pmThis would be as amazing as a side dish or main dish served hot as well. Yummo Yelena, bravo on turning a humble grain into something that I want to eat for breakfast today 🙂
Rebecca Subbiah
September 17, 2014 at 10:02 pmlooks great enjoy farro
Medeja
September 18, 2014 at 11:06 amThe ingredients sound delish..and looks really good too!