Organic Italian Steel Cut Farro

• Certified Organic by A Bee Organic
• Suitable for Vegetarians
• Suitable for Vegans
• Non-GMO

 

About the Product:

✔️ ORGANIC, NON-GMO, KOSHER & VEGAN: Italian Steel Cut Farro by Food to Live is USDA Organic, Non-GMO, non-irradiated, 100% Raw and Kosher. It is great for Vegan, Vegetarian, and Mediterranean diets.
✔️ HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS, GREAT SOURCE OF PROTEIN: Farro is an excellent source of plant protein and dietary fiber as well as many micronutrients including Magnesium, Niacin, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, and Potassium. 
✔️ SUPER VERSATILE INGREDIENT: Farro is an amazing side dish that goes well with meat, roasted or grilled veggies, legumes, shrimp, and gravies. It’s also a great morning porridge that you can compliment with nuts, fruits, peanut butter, avocado, or eggs.
✔️ BUDGET-FRIENDLY & FAST-COOKING: With Organic Italian Steel Cut Farro you will get a wholesome and filling meal in just 15 mins. Besides, it’s budget-friendly and can be stored long-term which makes it a perfect pantry staple.
✔️ SUBSTITUTE FOR RICE, QUINOA, AND BARLEY: Use Organic Italian Steel Cut Farro instead of Rice, Quinoa and Barley in your usual recipes. It makes a wonderful addition to salads, soups, casseroles, and grain bowls.

 

Product Description:

Organic Italian Farro is a variety of wheat that originated in Mesopotamia and has been grown since the ancient times. Organic Farro is unique because, in contrast to many other grains, it has mostly maintained its primary form. This Farro by Food to Live doesn’t have the bran layer unlike non pearled Farro and has been cut into small parts. Besides, our Organic Cracked Farro Grain is non-irradiated meaning - it hasn’t been treated with ionizing radiation.

Nutritional Value of Organic Italian Steel Cut Farro

Among the grains, Farro stands out due to its rich nutritional profile. Firstly, Organic Farro Grain is an excellent source of plant protein and dietary fiber which Vegans, Vegetarians, and Mediterranean dieters can benefit from. Second, it contains good amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals like Magnesium, Niacin, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, and Potassium. Finally, this grain is low in fat and doesn’t contain trans-fat and cholesterol.

Some ideas on how to use Organic Steel Cut Farro

Cooked Pearled Farro is chewy and tastes slightly nutty. It is a super versatile ingredient that you can use in soups, casseroles, stews, grain bowls, or hearty salads. Cracked Pearled Wheat Grain makes an amazing side dish for meat, veggies, shrimp, legumes, and gravies. Furthermore, you can use it as a substitute for Barley, Quinoa, and Rice in many recipes. Apart from that, Organic Farro is a perfect breakfast porridge that will keep you full for a while. Try combining it with nuts, dried fruits, and bananas, or if you love a savory dish – with poached eggs and tuna. Because of its versatility, it’s good to have Farro Grain bulk bags in your pantry, its budget-friendly and can be stored long-term.

Organic Italian Steel Cut Farro Cooking Instructions

Compared to Organic Whole Grain Farro, our Organic Italian Steel Cut Farro is super simple and quick-cooking. To prepare this grain on the stovetop, follow these instructions:

• Give Farro a good rinse

• Transfer to a medium saucepan and pour 4 parts of water per 1 part of grain

• Bring to a boil then lower the heat

• Simmer covered until tender (12-15 mins)

• Drain any excess water and serve!

If you are using a pressure cooker:

• Fill a pot with 2 parts of water and 1 part of washed Farro

• Cook on high pressure for 2 mins

• Do not open your pressure cooker and let the grain sit for 10 mins

• Enjoy!

You can add a pinch of salt and some herbs during cooking for enhanced flavor.

Storage Tips

Organic Italian Steel Cut Farro should be stored in a moisture-proof container in a cool dry area.