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.
PIN HERE to add to your recipe box.
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?
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.
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.
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!
Easy White Bean and Farro Bowl
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
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.
Want to get more single serving recipes delivered to your inbox? Click here to download my Single Serving Cookbook.
Mary says
If I remember to get some leek, I always have all the ingredients. Perfect for any meal. Truly nourishing and satisfying! Thanks, Rebecca!
Rebecca says
great to hear! it totally is. celery is good too if you have that on hand
cindy says
Good recipe. Why 4 cups of broth in the ingredients? I put extra broth in the vegies to cook them.
Rebecca says
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.
Mary says
Great flavors. Wonderful texture.
Rebecca says
so glad you liked it! thanks
Joanie says
This is such a quick and easy meal that is filled with so much flavor. Thank you for such a wonderful, healthy recipe.
Rebecca says
yay! absolutely
Toni says
This is amazing! I love how easy this is to make!
Rebecca says
thanks!
Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says
Such a yummy recipe! I love farro but have never even known you could get it pre-cooked. Genius time saver!
Rebecca says
ya! I bet you can find some in lots of grocery stores
Tracey says
Such a good idea to use chicken broth. It tasted so delicious!
Rebecca says
thanks! it adds a nice savory flavor to it
Erika says
What a bright and delicious looking bowl!
Rebecca says
thanks!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Farro is one of my favorite grains to cook with. Love that chewy texture so much!
Rebecca says
ya I forget just how much I love the texture too!
Deborah Brooks says
Farro is my go to grain I love it! It's perfect in bowls and salads. Great recipe
Rebecca says
it's so versatile!!
GiGi Eats says
What a great side dish for say... Steak?! Or salmon - or really ANYTHING! 😀
Rebecca says
ha! yes, I love this recipe because it's great on it's own OR with something else!
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
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!!
Rebecca says
the chicken broth makes it SOOO much better! thanks!
Abbey Sharp says
This is a great way to use farro! This is a perfect weeknight meal! Thanks for this deliciousness!
Rebecca says
thanks! it's simple & easy