Description
Mushroom Parmesan farro is a creamy, aromatic, and irresistible Italian side dish. The mushrooms, herbs, and parmesan give the farro incredible flavor and delicious aroma. It’s easy to make and perfect for a fancy and romantic meal, but also a weeknight family dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3.5 oz shiitake or oyster mushrooms, finely chopped*
- 1 cup Italian pearled farro, rinsed
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley and/or dill
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, very finely shredded or grated
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add chopped shallot and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often with a wooden spoon or spatula, until shallot becomes soft. Add chopped garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Add chopped mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes, until soft. Add rinsed farro and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
- Pour chicken broth and water into saucepan and stir. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and bring to a boil. Cover and set the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cook the farro for about 30 minutes, or until nearly all liquid has been absorbed and farro is tender.
- Stir in chopped parsley/dill, parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- *Using Shiitake or oyster mushrooms will give a more deep, delicious, and complex mushroom flavor, however you can always substitute with any other mushroom such as baby bella (cremini).
- I use Himalayan pink sea salt for this recipe. Adjust amount to your taste or if you are using a different type of salt (for instance, table salt is a lot saltier).
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Side
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian