Farro with Crispy Kale and Parmesan
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp olive oil plus 2 tsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup farro
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and finally chopped
  • olive oil
  • salt and ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup parmesan
Instructions
  1. Toss farro with olive oil and toast at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in large pan on medium heat
  3. Add shallots and garlic and saute for 4 minutes.
  4. Add white wine and allow to reduce by about ½ of the amount, 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add farro and saute until evenly distributed.
  6. Working in ½ cup portions, add chicken stock to farro until it is gradually absorbed, stirring often. This process takes about 45 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, toss kale with olive oil and a touch of salt and ground pepper.
  8. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes at 300 degrees.
Recipe by Weekend Table at https://weekendtable.com/2013/03/12/farro-with-crispy-kale-and-parmesan/