Pesto Infused Farro with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Enhance your meals with this vibrant dish featuring chewy farro infused with pesto, complemented by sun-dried tomatoes and crunchy pine nuts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup farro
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse the farro under cold water and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the farro and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the farro is tender and the water is absorbed.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the cooked farro to the skillet and stir in the pesto sauce, mixing well to coat the grains evenly.
6. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat and top with toasted pine nuts before serving.
9. Serve warm as a main dish or a side.

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