Ingredients

  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Uncooked Semi-pearled Farro
  • 1/2 Large Red Onion, Halved And Thinly Sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
  • 10 ounces, weight Grape Tomatoes, Halved
  • 1- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Plus More For Drizzling (optional)
  • Fresh Basil Leaves, Cut Into Thin Ribbons
  • Crumbled Feta Cheese, For Serving

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water and farro.
  • Let farro soak up to 10 minutes while you prepare remaining ingredients.
  • Add sliced onion, chopped garlic, halved grape tomatoes, sea salt, red pepper flakes and olive oil to saucepan.
  • Set a timer for 30 minutes.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, uncovered, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until timer goes off.
  • If the mixture is still too wet or the farro is too crunchy, cook another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Season to taste.
  • Transfer farro mixture to a serving bowl.
  • Top with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil leaf ribbons and crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
  • Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen.