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March 2, 2020 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Entrees

White Bean and Farro Bowl

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carrots, leeks, and white beans in a white bowl with a spoon in it
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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 1/3 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 1/3 whole leek thinly, then rinse well. Slice 1/2 stalk celery, 1/2 whole carrot, and 1/8 whole onion into evenly sliced pieces. Add veggies and 1/2 tbsp butter to hot frying pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, then add 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and 2/3 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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 person
Author Rebecca

Equipment

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup uncooked farro
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 whole leek
  • 1/2 stalk celery
  • 1/2 whole carrot
  • 1/8 whole white onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2/3 cup cannellini beans

Instructions

  • Bring 2 c chicken broth to a boil, in a medium pot. Add 1/3 c uncooked farro to boiling water, cook, covered for 20-30 minutes, or until farro is chewy and tender. 
  • While farro is cooking, slice 1/3 whole leek thinly, then rinse well. Slice 1/2 stalk celery, 1/2 whole carrot, and 1/8 whole onion into evenly sliced pieces. Add veggies and 1/2 tbsp butter to hot frying pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, then add 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and 2/3 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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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! ๐Ÿ˜€

    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 2, 2020 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    What a bright and delicious looking bowl!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 3, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  7. Tracey says

    March 2, 2020 at 9:14 am

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

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 3, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      thanks! it adds a nice savory flavor to it

      Reply
  8. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    March 2, 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 3, 2020 at 12:43 pm

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

      Reply
  9. Toni says

    March 2, 2020 at 9:53 am

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

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 3, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  10. Joanie says

    March 2, 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 3, 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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