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One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale

One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale for a Cozy Dinner Delight

One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale is a cozy, nutritious dinner option packed with flavors and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup farro rinsed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Greens
  • 4 cups kale chopped
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to burst.
  4. Mix in rinsed farro, allowing it to coat with the tomato juices for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in water or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes on low heat until farro is tender and liquid absorbed.
  7. During the last 5 minutes, stir in chopped kale to wilt.
  8. Remove from heat, drizzle with olive oil, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale is a delicious and healthy choice for your dinner table! Consider using vegetable broth for added flavor.

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