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YIELD

4 servings

TYPE

TIME

3 hours 10 minutes

LEVEL

Intermediate

Here's What You'll Need

1

butter, olive oil, swiss chard, shallots, garlic, farro, white wine, vegetable broth, parmesan, chives, tarragon, salt, black pepper

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Pre-Soak the Farro

2

Place farro in a bowl. Cover with boiling water, let sit for 2 hours. Alternatively, you can cook farro in water for 15 minutes, then drain. Do not skip this step! The goal is to soften the starches before cooking.

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Simmer the Broth

3

Place vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Warm through over medium heat, then reduce temperature to a simmer.

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Sweat the Shallots

4

Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the shallot, Swiss chard stems, and garlic cloves for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Toast the Farro

5

Add the drained farro to the pan, then toast for 1-2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine.

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Add Liquid

6

Add 1-2 ladlefuls of broth, stirring until the liquid has absorbed. Cook for 20 minutes, or until a little more than halfway through the cooking process.

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Stir in Swiss Chard

7

Add in the Swiss chard leaves. Cook with remaining broth until farro is al dente, about 10-15 minutes more. Use additional broth as needed until farro is tender to the bite.

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Finish, Then Serve

8

Add Parmesan, butter, tarragon, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Taste, adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

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