Power Grain: Italian Farro with Roasted Vegetables

Prepared by and photo by Emily S. Downs Read more about why people are choosing farro over quinoa. My brother’s wife first introduced me to the power-grain farro, and I thank her for it! Farro has twice the fiber and protein than common wheat (wheatberries) and it has been found to lower cholesterol as well as help […]

Why People Are Choosing Farro Over Quinoa

If you like all that Quinoa can do for your body, you’ll love farro. Farro is a little softer and closer in texture to rice making it an easier transition to a superfood in case you (or your kids) find quinoa to be a little too nutty.  But if you are limited to a gluten-free diet farro is not […]

Heart-Healthy Farro with Cherry Tomatoes & Arugula

If you like all that Quinoa can do for your body, you’ll love farro.  Here’s a simple, heart, salad with protein-and fiber-rich farro and sweet cherry tomatoes. Find out why you should eat more farro. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups farro 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 2 bunches of arugula (3/4 […]

Italian Farro Salad w/Roasted Veggies

My brother’s wife first introduced me to the power-grain farro, and I thank her for it! Farro has twice the fiber and protein than common wheat (wheatberries) and it has been found to lower cholesterol as well as help in maintaining blood...