Basic Farro

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Basic Farro
Farro is a versatile ancient grain filled packed with vitamins, protein, and fiber. Mildly chewy with a nutty flavor, farro can be used in soups and stews, or another healthy alternative for recipes using quinoa.
cuisine icon Course
Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
16 Minutes
cuisine icon Diet
Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Instant Pot, Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Instant Pot Pro, Instant Pot Pro Crisp, Instant Pot Pro Plus, Instant Pot Ultimate Lid, Pressure Cook
cuisine icon Keywords
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prep icon Prep Time
1 min
cook icon Cook Time
15 min

serving icon Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups farro
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
  • Add 1 ½ cups farro, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Pressure Cook the farro on High for 5 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is over, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 8 minutes on the Keep Warm setting. After 8 minutes, flip the valve to release any residual steam.
  • Fluff the farro with a fork. Serve as a side, or use as a base for grain-based salads.
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