Cheesy Baked Farro

Cheesy Baked Farro

A comforting and cheesy baked farro dish that's perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
50 min

Ingredients

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1.5 cups farro
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 medium bell pepper
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the farro under cold water.

  2. 2

    Dice the onion.

  3. 3

    Mince the garlic.

  4. 4

    Dice the bell pepper.

  5. 5

    In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  7. 7

    Stir in the rinsed farro, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  8. 8

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

    20 min

  9. 9

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  10. 10

    Remove the pot from heat. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese.

  11. 11

    Top with the remaining cheeses and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    15 min

  12. 12

    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

    5 min

Perfect With

Steamed BroccoliGarlic BreadSimple Green Salad