Faro

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Faro with Pistachios and Herbs

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This Is a wonderful, unique side dish!  Faro is a grain that is in the refrigerated section of the store.

  • 2 cups farro 
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces salted shelled pistachios, (about 1 cup), toasted and chopped  
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Read the complete recipe and directions at eatingwell.com

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Cajun Gumbo with Faro, Black-Eyed Peas & Kale

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gumbo

1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 organic green pepper, diced small
1 cup organic celery, sliced 
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp Cajun seasoning (more or less to taste)
1 14 oz can tomato puree
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
10 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1/2 cup black-eyed peas
1 cup faro or hulled barley
4 cups organic chopped kale or collard greens, stems removed, washed
1/2 cup cut blanched green beans or okra, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Louisiana Hot Sauce, optional
 

Read the complete recipe and directions at Leafy Greens and Me.