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Farro Risotto with Pan seared Mushrooms

Creamy Farro Risotto With Maitake Mushrooms

An easy recipe that comes loaded with fiber and plant protein. A perfect weeknight dinner or lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • Cup Farro 90 oz
  • 2 Medium Onions Chopped
  • 3 large Garlic pods
  • Cup Cut Green Beans
  • 1 Cup Peas
  • 4 Large Tomators 2 grated and 2 chopped
  • 1 Cup white wine  If making kid version replace with 2 T of lemon juice and 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • 2.5 Cup Vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp. Almond flour Add more for creaminess
  • 1/2 lb. Maitake mushrooms
  • 4-5 Slices Heirloom Tomatoes for topping Optional
  • Fresh Basil for topping
  • 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) +1 tsp for searing mushrooms
  • 2 tsp. Soy sauce
  • 1.5 tsp. Black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Risotto Directions

  • Heat a sauce pan and add 2 T of oil.
  • Add the garlic, let it sear for 30 secs and add the onions.
  • Let the onions cook for 2 mins, reduce the heat to medium and add the peas and green beans along with salt and pepper.
  • Let them cook for another 2-3 mins. Add the grated tomatoes and the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 mins.
  • Next add the farro give it a good mix and add 1 C of white wine and 1 C of vegetable broth.
  • Let this cook for 8-10 mins until most of the water is absorbed. Next add another cup of broth give it a whisk and cook for another 5-8 mins.
  • Half way through add a Tbsp of almond flour (adjust and add more almond flour if needed) and mix. Continue to cook until it looks creamier.
  • Add another half cup of broth, continue to cook for another 3-4 mins or it all comes together and looks creamy.

Pan seared Maitake Mushrooms:

  • Heat a pan and add a tsp of evoo and spread through the pan.
  • Take off the flame, spread the soy sauce, take each sliced mushroom and rub across the pan. Continue to do with all the florets until all are coated.
  • Reduce the flame to medium and let them cook for 1-2 mins (this will give a beautiful brown char). Sprinkle with salt and turn. Sprinkle with salt on open side and sear for 2 mins.
  • Use it to top off the risotto.
  • Assemble the risotto, top it with mushrooms, tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle some fresh ground pepper and Serve!
  • Enjoy!
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