: 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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The pale colorways—oat or farro—of the upcycled poly offer a more timeless feel like the sofas in Lana Condor’s peaceful living room.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Whole grains like quinoa and farro paired with legumes like chickpeas and beans make for a filling, high-protein meal with plenty of fiber.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Collins agreed that people should continue to eat brown rice for the health benefits — including fiber, magnesium and B vitamins — but should also eat quinoa, farro, buckwheat, barley and other grains.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Choose whole grains like quinoa, oats, wild rice, whole wheat pasta, or farro instead of refined grains like white rice, bread, and pasta..
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Whole grains like quinoa and farro paired with legumes like chickpeas and beans make for a filling, high-protein meal with plenty of fiber.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Collins agreed that people should continue to eat brown rice for the health benefits — including fiber, magnesium and B vitamins — but should also eat quinoa, farro, buckwheat, barley and other grains.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Choose whole grains like quinoa, oats, wild rice, whole wheat pasta, or farro instead of refined grains like white rice, bread, and pasta..
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Farro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farro. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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