Italian Pearl Farro with Mushrooms, Peas, and Onions

Italian Pearl Farro with mushrooms, peas, and onions 

This is a great side dish and quite healthy!

Ingredients:

2-3 t. Olive oil
1 large clove garlic, chopped
6 large Mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1/2 cup peas (I use frozen – no need to thaw, but you an if you wish)
1/3 cup diced onion
1/2 cup Farro, Italian Pearled (I use Nature’s Earthly Choice)
1/2 t. Paprika
1/2 t. dried thyme
Salt and Pepper to taste
Splash of dry white wine
1 cup low sodium chicken broth (heat in a pan or microwave oven until hot)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat the olive over medium-high heat.
 
Add the mushrooms, garlic, peas, and onions.  Cook about 4-5 minutes.
 
Add the faro, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and the wine.  Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
 
Add the hot chicken broth, stir to combine, and lower heat to medium-low. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Check once in a while, as the liquid may have been absorbed. If so, add more broth or some water.
 
When ready to serve, add the parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
 
Notes:
 
Other items you can add to this dish:  Spinach, other types of mushrooms, lemon juice, green onions, parsley or basil; feta cheese instead of parmesan cheese, etc.