One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

amazingly flavorful and delicious

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

197
calories
8g
fat
27g
carbohydrates
7g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
611mg
sodium
One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

Recipe Description

Amazingly flavorful, this recipe for One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro is quick and easy to prepare, requiring less than an hour. The combination of sun-dried and sweet cherry tomatoes with nutty and chewy whole grains, all enhanced with the aromatic flavors of fennel seeds, onion, garlic and fresh basil, is mouthwateringly good. It’s an easy, Italian-tinged weeknight meal that you’ll fix again and again.     

Use oil from your sun-dried tomato jar to cook the onions until translucent. Then add the sun-dried tomatoes along with garlic, fennel seeds and semi-pearled farro. Toast for a few minutes before adding the chicken stock, cherry tomatoes, lemon peel and salt. Opt for vegetable stock for a vegan version. Cook on low heat until the farro is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Serve garnished with torn basil and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!

To make the One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil and cook onion

    5 min
    Step 1 - One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

    In a large lidded pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil. Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fennel, and farro

    2 min
    Step 2 - One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

    Add ¼ cup minced sun-dried tomatoes, 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, and 1 cup semi-pearled farro. Toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add stock, tomatoes, lemon peel, and salt

    1 min
    Step 3 - One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

    Add 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, lemon peel, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.

  4. 4

    Cook

    45 min
    Step 4 - One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato FarroStep 4 - One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

    Bring to a boil and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the farro is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 40-45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro

    Serve garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.

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Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Henry Johnson
May 4, 2025
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This One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro is just superb! Whipped it up on a busy weeknight and my family was wowed! The flavors are so rich and it was a breeze to make. Even my kids loved it. It's def gonna be a go-to in our dinner rotation!

Rachel Thompson
April 22, 2025
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Just made this for dinner and it was so easy. My husband loved it and we will definitly make it again.

Tina
April 4, 2025
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OMG, this One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro is the bomb! Made it last night, and my hubby couldn't stop raving. It's quick, super tasty, and so easy to whip up on a busy weeknight. Def gonna make it again soon!

Tina
March 31, 2025
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Super simple delicious! Made this when we had friends over. Everyone loved it! Easy to make and so good!

Sofi
February 24, 2025
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Delicioso! Preparé esta receta para una cena con amigos y todos quedaron maravillados. La mezcla de sabores es fantástica y me encanta que se hace todo en una sola olla. ¡Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo!

Natalie Smith
February 18, 2025
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Absolutely love this dish. I made it for friends last week and they couldn't stop raving about it. The flavors blended perfectly, making it a delightful meal to share together.

Amanda Johnson
December 1, 2024
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I made this One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro for my family last week, and it was a hit! The flavors were exceptional, and my husband loved it. I used the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, and it made everything taste so rich. Definitely a keeper for our weeknight dinners.

Wendy
November 24, 2024
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OMG, this One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Farro is everything! Made it for my girls' night, and they loved it! Super easy and the flavors just pop. I was so proud to serve it! Will def make again!

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