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Farro with Vegetables and Simmered Tofu

Simmer the tofu in vegetable stock.  The result was smooth, soft tofu slices, which made a perfect contrast to the chewy Farro grains.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Andrew Wilder

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro uncooked
  • 5 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth divided
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the farro and 3 1/2 cups of the broth to a medium saucepan, and simmer for about 90 minutes. Once the grains are cooked to the desired texture, drain any excess broth.
  • When there are about 15 minutes left, steam the broccoli, cabbage, and carrots (and any other veggies you want) in a small saucepan.
  • At the same time, bring the remaining 2 cups of broth to a boil in a saute pan or skillet. Slice the tofu into 1/2” strips, and simmer gently in the broth, for about 10 minutes.
  • One more thing while you’ve got all this going on: Toast the sesame seeds until they’re lightly browned.
  • Mix the cooked vegetables into the farro. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, place the farro and vegetables in a bowl and gently lay the tofu on top using a slotted spoon. Sprinkle the tofu with the sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1980IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2.4mg