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Cilantro Lime Farro

Published: May 14, 2019 | Updated: September 3, 2020 | By: Jordan

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Looking for an easy side dish idea? Cilantro Lime Farro is one of my favorite side dish recipes, because it literally goes with everything!

Cilantro Lime Farro

If you’ve been looking for a healthy side dish recipe, look no further! This simple but nutritious side dish will give you a hefty dose of vitamins A, E and minerals like iron and magnesium.

Cilantro and lime is probably my all time favorite flavor combination. As I’m writing this, I’m realizing how many recipes I have using cilantro and lime. Like this cilantro lime tahini sauce and this slow cooker chili lime pulled chicken bowl meal prep.

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What is farro?

Farro is a whole grain that makes an incredible alternative to pasta or rice. If you haven’t tried it yet, it has a rich, nutty flavor and an almost chewy texture similar to barley. Enjoy it as a side dish to these brown sugar pork chops, chili lime pulled chicken, or blackened shrimp.

Raw farro in hand with limes in the background

Farro goes well with just about anything and any flavor, that’s why I love it so much! You can pair it with oregano, bell pepper, mushroom, pretty much anything!

Stuffed pepper over farro on a white plate

What to pair cilantro lime farro with

Farro is also an excellent ingredient addition to salads because it’s filling. In this farro salad recipe, I toasted the grain to get it nice and crispy.

I’ve seen some other farro salad recipes circulating on Pinterest that also look delicious.

Farro salad with blackened chicken

Last week, I made these roasted carrots as a side dish and tonight I was looking for something more filling so plated them on top of this cilantro lime farro and it was delicious!

A Cilantro Lime Farro side dish to go with roasted veggies, meat, or seafood. It's nutritious and easy to make! Click to Tweet

Did you know that a small percent of people think cilantro tastes like soap? That’s because those people (unfortunately) have a variation in a group of olfactory-receptor genes that pick up the smell of aldehyde chemicals in cilantro leaves. If you are one of the few, feel free to substitute cilantro for parsley!

Cilantro lime farro ingredients on a marble slab

Do you need to soak farro before cooking?

You can soak farro in a bowl of water overnight to speed up the cooking process. I don’t really find this step necessary because it only takes about 20-25 minutes to cook. I usually prep the rest of my meal while it’s cooking.

How to cook farro

Farro is as easy to cook as rice or barley. All you have to do is boil water (check the package for exact amount), add it to the pot with a drop of olive oil and reduce to a simmer. Then cook covered for 20-25 minutes until the it’s fully cooked and tender.

Farro doesn’t expand the way rice or barley does after it’s cooked, so depending on what I’m having with it, I might make half a cup extra.

Is farro gluten free?

The farro grain is made up of several types of wheat including spelt and more ancient forms of the grain such as Einkorn. Gluten is a protein found in the grains wheat, barley, rye, and farro. If you’re looking for a gluten free alternative to farro, try brown rice!

I’m already thinking about what farro recipes I should make next. Mushroom farro risotto is sounding so delicious to me right now! What’s your favorite? Tell me in the comments!

If you have leftovers, this Cilantro Lime Farro can be saved in the refrigerator for several days, making it an excellent choice for meal prep lunches and dinners.

Mains To Serve With Farro

  • Honey Garlic Shrimp
  • Blackened Shrimp
  • Air Fryer Chicken
  • Best Ever Seared Scallops
  • Air Fryer Steak

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Cilantro Lime Farro

Looking for an easy side dish idea? This is one of my favorite farro recipes, and I've been making it non stop because it literally goes with everything!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cilantro, Farro
Servings: 4
Calories: 212kcal
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Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cook farro according to package directions.
  • When farro is finished cooking, mix in lime juice and zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with more fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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Published: May 14, 2019 Filed Under: Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: cilantro, farro, Side dish, vegan

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  1. Natalie

    May 27, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    Looks so delicious and healthy! Perfect for a balanced dinner!

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  2. Veena Azmanov

    May 27, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    A simple, quick, unique and delicious meal by itself. Have to try making some for family.

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  3. Beth

    May 28, 2019 at 12:19 am

    So many options to go with this delicious, healthy side!!

    Reply
  4. Tisha

    May 28, 2019 at 1:25 am

    I have never had farro but looks like a great side dish!

    Reply
  5. Dannii

    May 28, 2019 at 3:48 am

    This is a great alternative to rice. Loving the lime in it too to make it nice and light.

    Reply
  6. Veena Azmanov

    May 30, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    Such a simple and quick dish and yet so healthy and yum.

    Reply
  7. Sara Welch

    May 31, 2019 at 12:49 am

    What an excellent side dish that will definitely change up the norm in our home! Sounds delicious!

    Reply
  8. penelopi

    May 31, 2019 at 1:01 am

    ohh so simple! i will give it a try as I never tasted farro.

    Reply
  9. Shivani Raja

    May 31, 2019 at 3:41 am

    Ive never tried farro before but it looks so tasty! I love your photographs too!

    Reply
    • JZ Eats

      June 18, 2019 at 7:56 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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