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Caprese Farro Risotto

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Author cheri

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro thoroughly rinsed
  • 1 shallot finely minced
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 3 cups chicken stock warmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • Homemade Pesto or Store Bought
  • Baked Stuffed Tomatoes see below

Instructions

  • Soak the farro for 10 minutes and drain.
  • Heat the broth in a small saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the drained farro and cook, stirring constantly until toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and stir constantly until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the hot broth and stir constantly until completely absorbed. Continue adding the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the farro is creamy and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and the remaining salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and swirl the pesto in and top with tomato. Sprinkle additional goat cheese over top, if desired.