Recipe information
Ingredients for - Pesto Farro with Spring Veggies
2. Italian farro - 1 ½ cups
5. Finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley - 3 tablespoons
How to cook deliciously - Pesto Farro with Spring Veggies
1. Stage
Combine water and farro in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, until farro is creamy and water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
2. Stage
Remove from heat and stir in pesto, 1/2 of the lemon zest, 1/2 of the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
3. Stage
Meanwhile, cover the bottom of a skillet with a small amount of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and peas. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and season vegetables with remaining lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4. Stage
Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with vegetables and garnish with chives.
