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Sustainability tips:

Organic farro is a sustainable ingredient (wish I could find it in a sustainable package) and this recipe is very simple. Farro can be used as a side dish with tofu or with legumes. It can also be used as a substitute for brown rice. The ingredients of this recipe are generally sustainable. You can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Below are some additional tips to go more sustainable for those who have the time and availability .

Useful things to have ready

• I suggest to rinse and soak the farro for about 8 hours before boiling. After boiling it can be kept in the refrigerator for a day or two before cooking it.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients (3-4 people)

• Pearled farro (1 fistful/person + 1 more)
• 1 garlic clove
• 6-7 bella or white mushrooms
• One table spoon of olive oil
• Half teaspoon of red chili pepper or black pepper (optional)
• Salt
• Parsley (optional)

Procedure

1. Drain and rinse the farro
2. Boil for 15-20 minute in slightly salty water
3. When the farro is soft but not mushy drain it in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water
4. At this point you can store it in a refrigerator in a closed container for a day or two or you can proceed
5. Smash the garlic clove
6. Add the olive oil to a non-stick pan
7. Add red pepper (optional)
8. Add smashed garlic and cook for 1 minute

• Add farro and cook for 2 minutes mixing
• Add mushrooms

• Add salt if necessary
• Cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms are ready
• Add parsley and cook one minute