: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel
specifically
: the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)
We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan. —
Heidi Julavits
Heidi Julavits Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes … —Gretchen Roberts
Gretchen Roberts Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores. —Melissa Clark
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Add the farro and stir to coat.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
So did farro, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, brown rice.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
Drizzle on enough extra-virgin olive oil to coat the farro when tossed.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Other grains, such as barley, farro, or wild rice, also work well in this salad.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
So did farro, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, brown rice.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
Drizzle on enough extra-virgin olive oil to coat the farro when tossed.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Other grains, such as barley, farro, or wild rice, also work well in this salad.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Farro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farro. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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