Asparagus Farro Salad

Name: Asparagus Farro Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams fresh asparagus spears; 237 milliliters uncooked farro (semi-pearled or pearled); 79 milliliters feta cheese; 2 Tbsps lemon juice (1/2 medium); 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (1/2 medium); 4 Tbsps olive oil; 118 milliliters pecans; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 shallot, finely chopped

Asparagus Farro Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 447 calories, 11g of protein, and 26g of fat each. If you have asparagus spears, pepper, lemon juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.

Instructions

In 2-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling. Stir in farro; return to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes.

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Farro

Water

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Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, leaving heads full. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.

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Asparagus

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add asparagus and shallot; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired doneness (some like asparagus more tender, while others prefer a little fresh crunch).

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Asparagus

Shallot