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cheesy southwest breakfast farro

Servings: 4 servings
Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

For the farro:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup pearled farro*
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with chilis
  • ¾ to 1 cup freshly grated pepper jack cheese

For serving:

  • 4 fried or poached eggs
  • diced avocado
  • thinly sliced green onions
  • hot sauce optional

Instructions

  • Set a large skillet over medium heat.  Add in the olive oil.  
  • When hot, add in the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender.  
  • Add in the farro and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.  
  • Add in the broth and diced tomatoes and mix to combine.  
  • Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.  
  • Once boiling, cover, turn down the heat to medium / medium-low and let simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pretty much all the liquid is absorbed.  
  • The farro should be tender and a little chewy.  
  • Turn the heat down to low and add in the cheese.  
  • Mix to combine and cook until the cheese is nice and melted.  
  • Turn off the heat, taste and add salt / pepper if needed.
  • Spoon some of the farro into a serving bowl.  
  • Top with an egg, some avocado and green onions.  
  • Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

*I used pearled farro since that’s the kind I can find at my local stores.  If you use semi-pearled or whole farro, you’ll have to increase the cooking time.