Farro With Kale And Chick Peas Recipes

FARRO WITH KALE

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup farro as the label directs. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 small bunch chopped Tuscan kale and a pinch each of salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in the farro and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then 1/4 cup grated parmesan; season with salt. Drizzle with more oliuve oil and top with more parmesan.

FARRO AND KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the walnuts in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely on a small baking sheet.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the shallot and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots have softened and are fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the farro and toast in the olive oil, stirring often, for about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in 2 cups water, the oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is cooked through and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the oregano sprigs, drain the farro, and set aside.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the warm farro and toss to coat. Add the kale, cherries, cucumber and walnuts and toss to combine. Crumble in the goat cheese, toss gently just to mix and serve.

INDIAN KALE WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and chile pepper; saute until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt; saute for 5 minutes. Pour in a splash of water, followed by lemon zest and juice. Season further to taste if desired.
• Fold kale into the mixture until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

KALE, WHITE BEAN, AND FARRO STEW

Steps:

• Blend contents of 1 can cannellini beans with its liquid in a blender until pureed.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, Spanish onion, and leek in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Stir farro into the vegetable mixture; add water, pureed cannellini beans, the drained cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, zucchini, tomato paste, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture well and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the farro is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Stir kale, salt, and pepper into the stew. Add more water to the stew if needed to keep everything covered in liquid and continue cooking until the kale is bright green and fully tender, about 30 minutes more.

KALE AND FARRO SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cover farro with 3 inches of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until grains are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
• Transfer farro to a large bowl and add kale, onion, sliced mint, lemon zest and juice, and oil. Toss until farro is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with feta. Let stand 30 minutes before serving, topped with small mint leaves. Salad can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 days.

FARRO WITH KALE AND CHICK PEAS

Steps:

• Strip the kale off its stems and tear into bite-sized pieces. Wash and drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the kale, a handful at a time, stirring until it is wilted.
• Once all the kale is wilted, add the garlic and pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant.
• Add the chicken broth and stir well. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Check periodically during this time to make sure that the kale does not burn to the bottom of the pan - this can happen if the heat is too high.
• Add in the chick peas and the farro, and stir over medium heat until the mixture is heated through.
• Add the parmesan and pepper and stir well. Taste, and add salt if needed.