Baked Farro with Broccolini and White Beans
 
 
Makes 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound broccolini, cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided, plus more, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes
  • 1½ cups farro
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 15 oz. can Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, removed from oil (reserve oil) and diced
Instructions
  1. Prepare a medium bowl of ice water and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccolini and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Transfer broccolini to the prepared ice bath to cool. Drain broccolini, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large fry pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add farro and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  6. Transfer farro mixture to a 9"x13" baking dish. Add vegetable broth, water and beans and stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, and then stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover dish tightly with foil and ­refrigerate for at least 8 or up to 24 hours.
  8. When you are ready to bake the farro, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  9. Bake, covered, for 60-70 minutes or until the farro is tender and the liquid is almost completely absorbed, stirring twice during baking.
  10. Remove dish from the oven and stir in prepared broccolini and sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle on remaining Parmesan cheese and bake, uncovered, until remaining liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  11. Remove dish from the oven and let farro cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons reserved sun-dried tomato oil and serve.
Recipe by Two of a Kind at http://www.twoofakindcooks.com/baked-farro-with-broccolini-and-white-beans/