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    Home » Vegan Recipes » Purple Sprouting Broccoli Farro Risotto

    Purple Sprouting Broccoli Farro Risotto

    Published: Jan 20, 2016 · Modified: Sep 17, 2020 by Kate Ford · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Purple Sprouting Broccoli Farro Risotto Bake
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    It might have a tounge-twister of a title, but this is just the sort of juicy comfort-food supper with a crispy crust that is perfect for these freezing cold January (Veganuary!) evenings.

    If you're not familiar with Farro, you should be!  It's a grain similar to pearl barley, but dried to become chewy and nutty when cooked, (rather than the more fluffy and spongy barley). The ancient Romans ate a lot of it, in the form of bread, porridge and soup before they got hold of wheat.  These days it is awfully trendy, and used in salads, soups, stews, and pasta dishes. 

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    It is available in most supermarkets, but if you can't find any, pearl barley, risotto rice or even giant cous cous would also work really well here - the finished dish will have quite a different texture, but still be delicious!

    The farro swells considerably when it cooks, soaking up the flavours of whatever liquid you cook it in.  I often cook this with veggie parmesan stirred through for that deep savoury flavour, but as it's Veganuary I've used dried mushrooms and their soaking liquor for the same effect.  And it works so well - these plump little grains really are swollen with mushroomy loveliness.

    Purple Sprouting Broccoli Farro Risotto Bake

    This is one of those "chuck it all in the pan then bung it in the oven" sort of recipes, you can go and put your feet up for the majority of the 45 minute cooking time, whilst the kitchen gradually fills with tantalising smells.

    10 minutes before cooking time is up, you remove the lid and scatter over a seedy breadcrumb crust tossed in olive oil, which crisps up and turns golden brown.

    For more risotto ideas take a look at my Leek and Pea Risotto or Creamy Mushroom Risotto - both delicious and easy to make!

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    Purple Sprouting Broccoli Farro Risotto Bake

    Purple Sprouting Broccoli Farro Risotto Bake

    Kate Ford | The Veg Space
    A delicious one-pot baked dinner, with the ancient grain farro being the star of the show.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine British
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 467 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 15 g dried mushrooms (dried mixed mushrooms, portobello or porcini will all work well)
    • 2 tablespoon rapeseed or olive oil
    • 1 onion, peeled and finely sliced
    • 1 leek, trimmed and finely sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
    • 200 g purple sprouting broccoli
    • 250 g farro
    • 750 ml vegetable stock
    • 40 g breadcrumbs
    • 30 g mixed seeds (I used pumpkin, sunflower & linseed)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Pour boiling water over the dried mushrooms until just covered, then leave aside to soak. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
    • In a large ovenproof casserole dish, heat the oil and gently cook the onion, leek and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft. Whilst this is cooking, trim the ends from the broccoli, and slice the stalks diagonally into 2-3cm chunks.
    • Remove the mushrooms from their soaking liquid, (don't tip it away!), chop them finely and add to the pan. Add the broccoli and farro and stir well to combine. Tip the mushroom soaking liquid into the pan, followed by the stock, and bring to the boil. Taste the broth, and season with salt and pepper as required.
    • As soon as it has boiled, place the lid on your casserole dish, (or cover with foil if it doesn't have a lid), and place in the oven with a timer set for 25 minutes.
    • In a bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs, seeds and olive oil. After 25 minutes, remove the lid (or foil) from the casserole dish, stir the farro then level off the top and scatter over the breadcrumb crust. Return to the oven for 10 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy.

    ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 850mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 13gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1667IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg
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    For more 'risottos' without the rice, take a look at:

    • My Kale & Squash Pearl Barley
    • Emily's Pearl Barley Risotto from Emily's Recipes & Reviews
    • Madeleine's Pea & Mint Spelt Risotto from From the Healthy Heart
    • Helen's Gooey Wild Mushroom & Spinach One-Pot Bake from Family Friends Food
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    About Kate Ford

    Hi! I'm Kate, vegan home cook and blogger behind The Veg Space and author of Vegan in 15. I'm passionate about creating easy vegan recipes that even a first-time cook can follow.

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    Comments

    1. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

      February 23, 2016 at 5:27 pm

      I love different grains and they make such good, and very easy risotto type dishes. Lovely vegan dish that just shows that you do not have to drench everything in cheese. Thanks for sharing with #ExtraVeg and #CreditCrunchMunch

      Reply
    2. Jane Susanna Ennis says

      January 28, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Farro is usually translated as SPELT. I use it a lot in Italy. .....lovely warming Zuppa di Farro in the winter.

      Reply
    3. Corina says

      January 24, 2016 at 9:50 am

      It sounds delicious. I love the sound of that crunchy breadcrumb topping on it. I've been meaning to try farro for quite a while but still haven't got around to it. This is definitely something I'd enjoy though. Thank you so much for joining in with #CookOnceEatTwice.

      Reply
    4. Laura says

      January 22, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      I've not tried a baked risotto yet - what a great combination of flavours! I'm pinning this for future reference.

      Reply
    5. Emily says

      January 22, 2016 at 1:20 pm

      Looks and sounds delicious Kate! I've never cooked with farro before either xx

      Reply
    6. Nayna Kanabar says

      January 21, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      I have never cooked with farro before what an interesting ingredient.

      Reply
    7. Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

      January 21, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      Oh this looks fantastic! I have never thought to make a risotto with faro (which I love!) but I will certainly be trying this one. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    8. davina goldammer says

      January 21, 2016 at 10:42 am

      I have the same plates 🙂 great recipe, can not wait to try it, thanks! I am trying to eat healthier so your blog is perfect, happy I found you!

      Reply
    9. Camilla @FabFood4All says

      January 20, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      What a lush and nutritious dish, I've never heard of Farro so look forward to finding out more! Thanks for entering #CreditCrunchMunch:-)

      Reply
    10. Helen @ family-friends-food.com says

      January 20, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      This looks fab - I love the seedy crust on top. Perfect winter food.

      Reply
    11. Janice (@FarmersgirlCook) says

      January 20, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Oh I love a chuck it in and bake in the oven recipe. This looks like it is really filling and tasty.

      Reply
    12. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      January 20, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      What a lovely vegan dish, and really comforting too. I love farro, but I don't use it enough.

      Reply
    13. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says

      January 20, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      Love the look of this ! I've heard a lot about farro but didn't really know where to begin with it. Now I've got the perfect recipe to try it with 😀 thanks for sharing and thanks for linking to my pearl barley risotto 🙂

      Reply

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