Butter and sea salt roasted pecans family pouch

Add to the naturally nutty flavor of farro with Butter and Sea Salt pecans. The refreshing taste of pesto and tomatoes combined with this distinctive ancient grain makes a rich and hearty side dish that pairs well with beef, pork, lamb, or goat.

Farro can be purchased as a whole grain, as pearled, which has most of the outer bran layer removed, or semi-pearled, which has been lightly scored. These last two cook in less time and have a softer texture. When toasted before cooking, farro’s nuttiness is enhanced, and is recommended for savory dishes.

Farro with Pesto and Pecans

Prep Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pieces of Wutta Nut! Butter and Sea Salt pecans
  • 1 cup farro rinsed
  • cup basil pesto
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 oz artichoke hearts in water drained
  • ½ pint grape tomatoes cut in quarters

Instructions
 

  • In a large dry skillet, toast farro until lightly browned and fragrant.
  • Coarsely chop Wutta Nut! Butter and Sea Salt pecans.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the farro with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, stir, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the grains are tender but still chewy, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain off the excess water and fluff the farro with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir in the pesto to coat all of the grains.
  • Stir in the Parmesan, then artichokes, tomatoes, and pecan pieces.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. May be served hot or cold.
Keyword Butter and Sea Salt

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