Green Farro Risotto (with Frozen Peas)

[@maccregar3117]

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[@hungabunabunga3645]

Amen

[@mroylenahan]

This was delicious. I threw in a spoonful of dijon and a garlic clove into the blender with the pea mixture. Served with roasted artichokes! It was great.

[@0xP4C0]

I live in Madrid and discovering this channel really makes me wish I live in Boston to attend your lessons... All the great and diverse information you have in here is just incredible... No doubt, you are a fantastic teacher.

[@bluexroses414]

Just made this! Didn't have cream so used yogurt instead, plus a handful of cilantro in the blender. Added garlic and chili in with the onion. The family loved it!

[@billbrookings9399]

Pretty much followed the recipe as written, only mod was using Meyer Lemons as that is what I had on hand. There was a bit too much liquid after the 30 minute Farro cook and I needed to strain it off - no big deal. The risotto effect came together nicely with the pea sauce. The lemon juice really brightened things up with a nice sprinkling of fresh Tarragon. Adding to the 'must do again' list. Thanks Helen, learned something new!

[@merelinguist4810]

I just made this and it was so fabulous!! I used arborio rice because I couldn’t get any farro, but it still came out great and will definitely be added to the roster. The peas were deliciously sweet :D!

[@LaGrossePaulik]

Thank you for your feed back! I also can't put my hand on Farro where I live, but I'll try it with risotto rice as you did. I don't know where you live, but in some Italian grocery shop, you might find some.

[@MariaGonzalez-ls2uq]

I made it tonight and it was amazingly delicious!! I used vegetable broth instead of water!!

[@helenrennie]

so glad you enjoyed it :) happy spring!

[@Liam40]

Whew, that looks delicious! I bet adding some little cubes of smoked ham or some bacon would make it even tastier! (Who doesn't like a little bit of meaty bite!) Might have to try this out myself!

[@samuelmahoney6878]

Ooh! smoked salmon! Thanks for the idea!

[@ViRrOorR]

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[@kittykat717]

Can't wait to try this Helen. Thank you.

[@tosca...]

I missed this. Love the look of this dish. Now have polished farro on the shopping list. Another winner, Helen 🌾

[@nicimyburgh8463]

I used milk the first time because I didn't have cream and it was amazing. Now tonight I made it with milk and cream. I am a bit 😬 on the butter so I left it out the first time but Tonight I Made it with Thé butter not that much but I know it will be just as good probably better. Thanks this is a new go to for our home ❤❤❤

[@havivalapkin8790]

I love watching your videos. I learn so much and you’re a great teacher!

[@OlufsWaterview]

Great video. I’m going to try this with ramps and morels in a month or so

[@audreycaruso8111]

this looks delicious..can't wait to try it..

[@anitadunphy7837]

Never had Farro, looks delicious.

[@gordonhamnett1289]

Looks great Helen!! Will give it a try Saturday night! Thanks very much!

[@janicew9]

This dish is absolutely gorgeous

[@000585677]

Oh my GOODNESS that looks amazing!!

[@etherdog]

Farro is so good! Thanks Helen!

[@thechefstaste9798]

Love this risotto 😊I made my own version and it is a bit similar 😊

[@loridennis4683]

I love your recipes!

[@wayneparks]

Wow, what an elevated Spring dish, Helen. I love it! I'm a total novice to farro so this will be fun to try.

[@drk321]

We just started experimenting with it about 2 months ago and love it. It adapts to any flavor you can imagine. Really having a hard time finding the whole grain, which we want for the nutrients, but the pearled is really nice texture wise and more nutritious than brown rice (I believe). Our latest experiment was substituting farro with rice when making Spanish rice as a side to our beloved Mexican dishes. Works perfectly.

[@gwallac67]

This was terrific! I made the one here and a version with ramps and oyster mushrooms - both excellent.

[@masterandexpert288]

Wow, this looks so yummy! I'm gonna make it!

[@rosannashe6313]

nice!

[@TheArteditors]

so true. nothing has ever been ruined by 'too much butter', more butter please

[@hungabunabunga3645]

There’s ruined arteries lol

[@TheArteditors]

@@hungabunabunga3645 and the French paradox, read it, it's true

[@psmidt]

Mouth watering just to watch this recipe! I tried Farro (delicious!) when visiting a cousin in the US, but here in Brazil no one has ever heard of it! Do you think I could do this with arboreo or carnarolli rice, preparing like a basic risotto and adding the pea cream in the middle of the cooking?

[@helenrennie]

sure :)

[@samuelmahoney6878]

Farro is emmer wheat, which is a high protein wheat. You could start with a high protein wheat, and try this (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpbTfIGud7OdmM0). Or perhaps you could find pearled barley. Both would be closer in texture to farro. If I did this with rice, I'd probably use a short grain brown rice and toast is slightly in a dry pan before using it.

[@psmidt]

@@samuelmahoney6878 thank you! Barley is common around here. No idea you could do that with whole grains in a food processor!!!

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

Omg Helen it looks amazing! I need to look for pearl farro because unfortunately I only have the regular fast cooking one from Trader Joe’s.

[@bluexroses414]

If it's quick-cooking, it's probably already pearled

[@jackh577]

Yum.

[@salernolake]

Kermit clearly never ate Green Farro Risotto, or he wouldn't have sang "It's Not Easy Being Green".

[@rjsalameh]

looks delicious!! I'm a bit confused though. When I add the Farro to the pot, 1/2 the leeks will be there and will cook with the Farro for about 30 mins?

[@helenrennie]

yes, that would be my preference! but it's completely flexible.

[@merelinguist4810]

My local store doesn’t have farro, do you think I could substitute spelt?

[@helenrennie]

Sure as long as it's pearled. You can also use arborio rice with less water and a much shorter cooking time.

[@alenamaly8157]

Thank you! Must be delicious

[@methbloodraven8718]

Green iz best!

[@jjpp2216]

Ha! Risotto with farro instead of rice. Who knew? Easier and healthier than “real” risotto. And tastier-I love farro, having discovered it in Italy a few years ago.

[@Hullj]

What lemon squeezer do you use? Our what type and why?

[@helenrennie]

microplane -- because it produces very fine zest

[@wendyellis6402]

I bought a bag of farro awhile back, and it’s been in my freezer. I had no idea what to use it for, and can’t tell whether it’s pearled or whole. The label information is not helpful. Any clues you can share? I’d love to try your delicious recipe. 🥰

[@alexandra4334]

Is their butter in the sauce? The ingredient is listed and its called a butter sauce but its not added.

[@stellaz2595]

I feel sorry for you, Helen! Here in Michigan I am buying local asparagus at my market.

[@SJChip]

All we are saying is give peas a chance.

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[@fatterperdurabo42069]

Really more of a farrotto

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