Description
A comforting dish of farro baked with earthy mushrooms and aromatic thyme, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup farro
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cremini and shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic and onions until soft and fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the farro and toast for 2 minutes.
- Mix in thyme, salt, and pepper before adding vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat, transfer to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- If a crispy top is desired, uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be served as a cozy side or a main meal. It pairs well with roasted vegetables and proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: farro, mushrooms, thyme, vegetarian, baking, comfort food, family meal, healthy