Farro with Pistachios & Herbs

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Serving size 10

Prep Time 35MIN

Total Time 35MIN

Ingredients

2 cup farro (see Tip)
4 cup water
1 tsp kosher salt, divided
2 Tbsp plus 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
4 oz salted shelled pistachios (about 1 cup), toasted and chopped (see Tip)
½ tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Combine farro, water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until the farro is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat.

3. Combine pistachios, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine.

4. Drain the farro and add to the bowl along with the onion mixture and parsley. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Tips: Farro is a high-fiber whole grain that is an ancestor of modern wheat. It is commonly used in Italian cooking and is becoming more popular in the U.S. Find it in natural-foods stores and amazon.com. Cooked barley can be used as a substitute.

Toast pistachios in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes.