How To Freeze Cooked Farro
Wondering if you can freeze cooked farro? You can, and it's a great way to make this easy delicious grain readily available for future use in soups, salads, casseroles, or as a tasty side dish.
Equipment
1 large baking sheet
freezer bags or freezer safe containers
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked farro
Instructions
- Give your farro a good rinse, then cook the farro using your preferred method, drain any excess water from the grains, and allow to cool slighty.
- Run a large baking sheet under cool water. Allow the water to run off, but do not dry.
- Add the grains to the baking sheet in an even layer and allow to cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes). Cover the pans with plastic wrap and move them immediately to the freezer. (Do not let the grains sit out to avoid any food safety risks.) Freeze the farro for 2 hours, or until fully frozen.
- Place the grains into freezer bags. (I like to portion the grains into 1-2 cup servings to make it easy to just grab what I need when I need it.).
- Press out as much air as possible from the freezer bags and seal. Label each bag with "Farro", the portion amount, and the date.
- To use, simply warm in the microwave or on the stovetop, or toss directly into the dish you're making.
Notes
- Pre-freezing the farro on a baking sheet helps to prevent the farro from stiking together in a large clump in your freezer bag.
- To use frozen farro, simply add to the dish you're making, or reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with the above instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 6gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 11IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 2mg
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