Nutty farro is mixed with red bell peppers, scallions, peanuts, cilantro and lime for a fresh and flavorful side dish that everyone will love. There is so much flavor in this dish, it would also make a perfect vegetarian lunch.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Chill Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
1Cfarro
1red bell pepper
1Tbfresh gingergrated
2clovesgarlic
1bunch scallions
2Tbcilantro
½Croasted and salted peanuts
2Tbolive oil
2Tbbutter
¼CAsian salad dressing
1lime
Instructions
Rinse the farro in a strainer and place in a medium saucepan. Cover with 1-inch of water and boil the farro (pasta-style) for about 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain well and spread across a sheet pan to cool completely.
Slice the green portion of the scallions on an angle. Slice the white portion and keep separate. Dice the red bell pepper, and roughly chop the cilantro.
o Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 Tb butter and 2 Tb olive oil. Heat until almost smoking. Add diced red bell pepper and white part of scallion. Sauté for 2 mins and then add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add farro and stir to combine. Let sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until the farro begins to toast and crisp up slightly. Stir and leave undisturbed again for a few minutes.
o Add ¼ C Asian salad dressing, cilantro, peanuts, and green part of scallions. Stir to combine and remove from heat. Serve with lime wedges.