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    Home » Recipe Index » Vegetarian Dishes

    White Bean and Farro Bowl

    March 2, 2020 Updated December 6, 2022 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD 30 Minute Meals, Entrees, Pantry Dinners, Prep Ahead Meals, Recipe Index, Spring Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes

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    carrots, leeks, and white beans in a white bowl with a spoon in it
    white bean and farro bowl on table with text overlay

    Clean out your fridge and pantry with this easy vegetarian white bean and farro bowl. It's packed with satisfying ingredients, subtle flavors, and just takes 30 minutes.

    white bean and farro bowl with carrots and leeks in a bowl, with ingredients on table

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    How will this white bean farro bowl make your life easier?

    If you want to cook more at home, but don't want to prepare much ahead of time, or actually plan your dinner, this is the recipe for you. It's fairly quick, it's simple, and it's full of subtle, delicious flavor. Use what you've got on hand, and save time with canned beans and frozen, precooked farro (or another grain!).

    Bowls are a great way to use up what you've got on hand a Veggie Burrito Bowl, Thai Beef & Garlic Bowl, Warm Harvest Bowl, are also great options.

    What makes this farro bowl so good?

    • Chicken broth
    • Farro
    • Butter
    • Leek
    • Celery
    • Carrot
    • White onion
    • Italian seasoning
    • Cannellini beans

    How do I make this white bean farro bowl?

    white bean and farro bowl ingredients on table

    Bring 2 c chicken broth to a boil, in a medium pot. Add ⅓ c uncooked farro to boiling water, cook, covered for 20-30 minutes, or until farro is chewy and tender. 

    Expert Tip: Use vegetable broth (and olive oil) to make this vegan. Buy precooked farro to save time.

    vegetables for white bean and farro bowl cooking in cast iron skillet

    While farro is cooking, slice ⅓ whole leek thinly, then rinse well. Slice ½ stalk celery, ½ whole carrot, and ⅛ whole onion into evenly sliced pieces. Add veggies and ½ tablespoon butter to hot frying pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, then add ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning and ⅔ c cooked Cannellini beans, cook for another 3-5 minutes or until leeks and beans are soft and warm. 

    Expert Tip: Save leftover veggies to use in chicken noodle or another simple broth soup.

    Layer farro, then beans and vegetables into a bowl. Eat immediately.

    Expert Tips

    • Use vegetable broth (and olive oil) to make this vegan.
    • Buy precooked farro to save time.
    • Swap leeks for shallots if you don't have any.
    • Substitute any white bean for Cannellini beans
    • Save leftover veggies to use in chicken noodle or another simple broth soup.  

    FAQ

    What is farro grain?

    Farro is a variety of wheat, it's an ancient grain, and has a nutty flavor. In the US, most farro is pearled, meaning that the outer layer(s) have been removed to speed up the cooking process. Bob's Red Mill, an easy to find brand of farro, has been scoured, removing a layer of bran. Because of this, it's not technically considered a whole grain, but it still retains the nutritional value from the remaining, an easy to find brand of farro, has been scoured, removing a layer of bran. Because of this, it's not technically considered a whole grain, but it still retains the nutritional value from the remaining bran and germ.

    Should farro be crunchy?

    Farro is similar texture to bulger- it's chewy but not crunchy. If your farro is still crunchy, it needs to be cooked longer and may need more broth.

    Do I need to rinse farro?

    Yes, farro is coated in a powder that you'll want to rinse off. Use a colandar or run some water through a fist full of farro.

    carrots, leeks, and white beans in a white bowl with a spoon in it

    How can I repurpose this farro bowl?

    • Add extra broth (chicken or veggie) to turn this simple bowl into a comforting soup.
    • Add the farro, beans, and whatever veggies you have on hand to your favorite greens for an easy lunch salad.

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • (farro) grain salad with tomatoes & cucumbers.
    • (beans, leeks) Napa Glazed Salmon with Leeks. The rest of the veggies, eat them for snacks. Easy.
    • (celery, onion, and carrots) Add them to this 15 minute Pasta, eat raw or pickle them.

    Did you make this white bean farro bowl? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    white bean and farro bowl with carrots and leeks in a bowl, with ingredients on table
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    Easy White Bean and Farro Bowl

    Clean out your fridge and pantry with this easy white bean and farro bowl. It's packed with satisfying ingredients and subtle flavor.
    Course dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • Medium Skillet
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • rubber spatula

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • ⅓ cup uncooked farro
    • ½ tablespoon butter
    • ⅓ whole leek
    • ½ stalk celery
    • ½ whole carrot
    • ⅛ whole white onion
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ⅔ cup cannellini beans

    Instructions

    • Bring 2 c chicken broth to a boil, in a medium pot. Add ⅓ c uncooked farro to boiling water, cook, covered for 20-30 minutes, or until farro is chewy and tender. 
    • While farro is cooking, slice ⅓ whole leek thinly, then rinse well. Slice ½ stalk celery, ½ whole carrot, and ⅛ whole onion into evenly sliced pieces. Add veggies and ½ tablespoon butter to hot frying pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, then add ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning and ⅔ c cooked Cannellini beans, cook for another 3-5 minutes or until leeks and beans are soft and warm. 
    • Layer farro, then beans and vegetables into a bowl. Eat immediately.

    Video

    White Bean & Farro Bowl

    Notes

    • Use vegetable broth (and olive oil) to make this vegan.
    • Buy precooked farro to save time.
    • Swap leeks for shallots if you don't have any.
    • Substitute any white bean for Cannellini beans
    • Save leftover veggies to use in chicken noodle or another simple broth soup.  

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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Abbey Sharp says

      April 10, 2019 at 11:43 am

      This is a great way to use farro! This is a perfect weeknight meal! Thanks for this deliciousness!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 17, 2019 at 8:59 pm

        thanks! it's simple & easy

        Reply
    2. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

      April 10, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Yum, this looks so delicious! It has been a while since I have cooked farro, so thank you for the lesson...LOVE the idea of using chicken broth instead of water to make it to!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 17, 2019 at 8:57 pm

        the chicken broth makes it SOOO much better! thanks!

        Reply
    3. GiGi Eats says

      April 10, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      What a great side dish for say... Steak?! Or salmon - or really ANYTHING! 😀

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 17, 2019 at 8:56 pm

        ha! yes, I love this recipe because it's great on it's own OR with something else!

        Reply
    4. Deborah Brooks says

      April 10, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Farro is my go to grain I love it! It's perfect in bowls and salads. Great recipe

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 17, 2019 at 8:55 pm

        it's so versatile!!

        Reply
    5. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

      April 10, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      Farro is one of my favorite grains to cook with. Love that chewy texture so much!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 17, 2019 at 8:55 pm

        ya I forget just how much I love the texture too!

        Reply
    6. Erika says

      March 02, 2020 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      What a bright and delicious looking bowl!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 03, 2020 at 12:42 pm

        thanks!

        Reply
    7. Tracey says

      March 02, 2020 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      Such a good idea to use chicken broth. It tasted so delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 03, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        thanks! it adds a nice savory flavor to it

        Reply
    8. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

      March 02, 2020 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Such a yummy recipe! I love farro but have never even known you could get it pre-cooked. Genius time saver!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 03, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        ya! I bet you can find some in lots of grocery stores

        Reply
    9. Toni says

      March 02, 2020 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      This is amazing! I love how easy this is to make!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 03, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        thanks!

        Reply
    10. Joanie says

      March 02, 2020 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      This is such a quick and easy meal that is filled with so much flavor. Thank you for such a wonderful, healthy recipe.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 03, 2020 at 12:44 pm

        yay! absolutely

        Reply
    11. Mary says

      March 15, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      Great flavors. Wonderful texture.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 16, 2020 at 12:23 pm

        so glad you liked it! thanks

        Reply
    12. cindy says

      April 27, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      4 stars
      Good recipe. Why 4 cups of broth in the ingredients? I put extra broth in the vegies to cook them.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 28, 2020 at 8:45 pm

        Hi Cindy, I just looked at the recipe and see 2 c broth (to cook the farro) in the recipe card and in the instructions. If you want to make the bowl for 2 people you can use 4 c broth. You're welcome to cook the veggies in extra broth too though! that sounds great. It's a good way to use extra broth if you need to use up all your chicken broth.

        Reply
    13. Mary says

      August 14, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      If I remember to get some leek, I always have all the ingredients. Perfect for any meal. Truly nourishing and satisfying! Thanks, Rebecca!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 16, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        great to hear! it totally is. celery is good too if you have that on hand

        Reply

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