Dig into this Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro for a dose of whole grains and lean protein. Stovetop instructions included. 336 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro is the ultimate healthy comfort food, rich with lean protein and whole grains. And if you don’t have an electric…
Farro Salad with Peas & Arugula
This easy whole grain farro salad recipe with peas and arugula highlights the fresh flavors of spring! The peas add the perfect pop of sweetness. When I was a kid, the worst thing you could put on my dinner plate was peas. I ate them dutifully, but detested every single bite. That is, until my…
Breakfast Grain Bowl Recipe with Tart Cherries, Sausage & Kale
Fuel up post-workout with this breakfast grain bowl. It’s filled with whole grains, protein, healthy fats and antioxidant-packed tart cherries. Thank you to the Cherry Marketing Institute for helping me share this recipe with you. It’s no secret that there are a couple of runners in this house that threaten to eat us out of…
One-Pot Farro, Butternut Squash, & Dried Cherries Recipe
This one-pot farro, butternut squash and dried cherry recipe is the fall side dish to beat all others! Butternut squash is like the crowned prince of the fall vegetable scene. As a kid I was a passionate squash hater. There aren’t many things that I refused to eat, but squash in any form caused the…
Hearty Mushroom, Farro & Ginger Soup {Whole Grains Challenge}
There are no “if”s, “and”s or “but”s about it – you have to make this hearty vegan Mushroom, Farro and Ginger Soup. The flavors are not to be missed! 247 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for helping me to share this recipe with you. Great job to…
Quick Farro Recipe with Chicken Sausage, Tomatoes & Arugula
Whip up this quick farro recipe, loaded with chicken sausage, tomatoes and arugula, for a healthy and easy weeknight meal. 224 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There’s nothing like a jam-packed week of travel, soccer tournaments and Kung-Fu classes to force busy parents to seriously consider driving straight to the nearest drive-thru at…
Easy Farro Salad with Goat Cheese & Cranberries Recipe
The first time I posted a farro recipe (pronounced FAHR/oh), I told you about the health benefits of this power grain… rich in fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and E. But farro is not just a one-trick pony. It has a tender texture on the inside, accentuated by the gentle pop when you…
Farro Salad Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Cashews
This robust whole grain salad incorporates slightly chewy farro with fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cashews and a light lemon dressing. “Farro?! What’s that?” inquired my boys. I know, I know. First it was quinoa, then it was barley, and now I’m pushing this new whole grain on them. Well, it’s not actually new. In fact,…