How to Use farro in a Sentence

farro

noun
Definition of farronext
  • Swap in any of your favorite grains like quinoa or farro for the base.
    — Time, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Among other things, farro is a great source of iron and is high in fiber.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2017
  • In a medium saucepan, combine cider, farro and a pinch salt and bring to a boil.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 30 Oct. 2017
  • Rinse 1 cup farro and add to a large saucepan over medium heat.
    — Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Turn the farro into a large bowl and toss in the fennel, carrots and snap peas.
    — Star Tribune, 5 May 2021
  • Add the farro and boil until cooked through and al dente but not mushy, 20 to 35 minutes.
    — Washington Post, 9 July 2021
  • The farro in this salad is hearty, helping to fill you up but not weigh you down.
    — Lauren Salkeld, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Add the farro to the pot and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
    — Star Tribune, 5 May 2021
  • Once the farro is al dente, drain it in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water to cool it.
    — Washington Post, 9 July 2021
  • To make this bowl gluten-free, simply replace the farro with brown rice.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Combine farro with 2 tsp of the salt and 6 cups water in a medium pot.
    — Carla Hall, Redbook, 30 Dec. 2013
  • Ancient grain farro helps bulk up the recipe by adding protein and fiber.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2023
  • Ladle enough broth into the pot to just cover the farro.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Meanwhile, rinse dried farro and add to a small saucepan with ½ cup water.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Add sweet potatoes to cooked farro and stir to combine.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Cooking the farro and kale in the same sauce as the pork medallions ensures that this dish will be full of flavor.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Or, sprinkle with herbs and a little lime juice and serve with cooked farro or French lentils.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2021
  • For farro in the hull, cover with cold water, stir once and let soak, 25 minutes. Drain and rinse.
    — Leah Eskin, The Seattle Times, 2 May 2017
  • Transfer the farro to the serving bowl with the vinaigrette, along with the English peas, snow peas and sugar snap peas.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 29 May 2022
  • Top each pile of beans with one fourth of the marinated farro.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Add cooked farro, drizzle with oil, and toss to combine.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 9 Oct. 2018
  • Add the farro, vegetables and eggs to serving plates or bowls.
    — Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2020
  • Serve with cooked rice, orzo or farro, or over slices of toasted bread.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Jan. 2022
  • The cooked farro will stay good in your fridge for four days, so plan accordingly.
    — Christine Byrne, SELF, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Then drizzle in enough of the vinaigrette to lightly coat both the farro and vegetables.
    — Star Tribune, 5 May 2021
  • Grains such as farro or barley — perhaps cooked in broth — would be a good start to a bowl finished with pesto.
    — Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Red is a great option for hearty grains like farro, quinoa, and barley (think bread baskets and grain bowls).
    — Rae Witte, Esquire, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Enter precooked grains, such as farro, quinoa and more, which can be ready in a few minutes.
    — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Add the farro and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure the onions and garlic don’t brown.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Salads ($8) feature farm greens, farro and smoked beets, with the option to add meat for for an extra charge.
    — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, 14 July 2017

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