Farro, ham, and brussels sprouts

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 321.7
  • Total Fat: 10.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.0 mg
  • Sodium: 318.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Farro, ham, and brussels sprouts calories by ingredient


Introduction

A main dish or side dish. Eat warm as a main dish or at room temperature or chilled later or the next day as a side dish. If eaten other than warm, a vinaigrette can be added (as well as other fresh diced vegetables). A main dish or side dish. Eat warm as a main dish or at room temperature or chilled later or the next day as a side dish. If eaten other than warm, a vinaigrette can be added (as well as other fresh diced vegetables).
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup uncooked faro
    1 cup water
    1 cup vegetable stock (Kitchen Basics)
    1 cup chicken stock (Kitchen Basics)
    4 ounces thickly sliced ham, diced
    8 ounces Brussels sprouts (fresh), leaves separated
    2 tablespoons fat (EVOO or unsalted butter or combination)

Directions

Rinse farro in water and drain. Place farro in saucepan with 3 cups liquid (water or combination of water and stock). Bring to a boil then simmer for 35 to 40 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid.

Meanwhile heat 1 to 2 tablespoons fat in skillet over medium heat. Add diced ham and cook until lightly browned. Add the Brussels sprouts leaves and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Mix ham and Brussels sprouts with drained farro. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve the next day either cold or at room temperature. A vinaigrette can be added the next day if desired.

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings about 3/4 cup each

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EILEENNP.