Farro is an Excellent Source of Protein! Learn How to Cook it and Make a Salad | The Frugal Chef

Farro is an ancient grain that is loaded in benefits for your body. It is also a great source of plant protein. Check out both videos below and enjoy!

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Benefits of Farro -
High source of protein
High source of fiber
Lowers risk of colon cancer
Helps control weight
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Regulates cholesterol
Lowers risk of heart disease
Lowers risk of stroke
Zinc for your immune system
Magnesium for muscles and nerves
Iron for hemoglobin
Low glycemic index
Keeps blood sugar stable
Useful for Diabetes 2
Wide range of antioxidants

How to Cook Farro:
8 cups of cold water
1 cup washed Farro
Salt

Place the water in a pot and add the farro. Add salt and bring to a boil.

Cook, uncovered for approximately 30 minutes -- until the farro is soft but not soggy.

Drain and serve. You will have about 2 to 2.5 cups of cooked farro.

Farro Salad Recipe
2 1/2 cups cooked Farro (that is one cup uncooked)
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 small red (purple) onion — finely sliced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 small cucumber — sliced
10 cherry tomatoes — halved
1 cup broccoli florets (small)
juice of one lemon (half if it is large)
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper

Place all of the ingredients, except the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix.

Add lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve.

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