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Farro with Coarse Pesto

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  • Parsley, basil and thyme combine in this densely-flavoured and textured salad.
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Ingredients

  • 1.8L chicken stock
  • 450g farro
  • 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 tbsp fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 80ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • Pecorino cheese wedge, for garnish

Use imperial measurements

Method

How to make Farro with Coarse Pesto

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the farro and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the farro, covered, until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain farro and set aside in a large bowl.

Meanwhile, in a food processor combine the parsley, basil, thyme, and garlic. Pulse until the herbs are roughly Technique: Chop To cut large ingredients or dishes into smaller chunks using a sharp knife. You can chop using a serrated blade fitted inside your food processor. I know this Teach me, please chopped . Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pulse again until the herbs make a coarse mixture.

Toss the warm farro with the coarse pesto. Transfer to a serving bowl. Using a vegetable peeler on the cheese wedge to make a small handful of cheese shavings. Top the farro with the cheese shavings and serve.