Author Notes: This is a simple recipe, easily created from pantry ingredients that is hearty enough for meat eaters but vegan-friendly. —sraymond54
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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1
medium onion, chopped
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3
tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1
cup farro
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1
15 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
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2
cups vegetable broth
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1
15 ounce can cannellini beans, drained
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3
inch piece of multigrain baguette, cubed
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2
tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
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1/8-1/4
teaspoons garlic powder
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salt and pepper
Directions
- Saute onion in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in medium saucepan until soft and lightly browned.
- Add farro and saute about 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in tomatoes and broth, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in beans and simmer until farro is tender, about 15 more minutes. Add more broth, if needed.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Process bread cubes and fresh herbs until coarse crumbs develop. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Saute in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and crisp.
- Top individual servings with bread crumbs.