farro

noun

far·ro ˈfär-(ˌ)ō

: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel

specifically : the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)

We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan. —

Heidi Julavits

Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes … —

Gretchen Roberts

Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores. —

Melissa Clark

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This includes classic stone-ground Southern grits as well as whole grains like barley, farro, oats, and sorghum. —

Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 Generally, farro is cooked like pasta — in a large pot with plenty of water until the farro has a slightly chewy texture. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 May 2024 Options like barley, farro, and couscous have hearty textures but also contain gluten. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 The Greek grains salad was a crunchy and zesty combo of farro, couscous, veggies and goat cheese. —

Jessica Boehm, Axios, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for farro