Farro, a versatile and nutritious grain, is a type of ancient wheat with an earthy flavor and many culinary applications, from salads to risottos and soups.

Cooking farro for the first time might seem intimidating, but using the right water-to-grains ratio makes it easy and ...

Semi-pearled farro has some of its fiber-rich bran removed while retaining enough to give it character and a good dose of nutrients.

How? I cooked the greens in just enough broth to make them tender-crisp, then tossed in some cooked farro. The semi-pearled farro made the concoction nutty and delectably chewy.

Pearled farro is like the laid-back sibling cooks faster but with fewer nutrients. Here’s your foolproof cooking formula: 1 cup farro + 2½ cups water or broth = grain perfection.

Discover the major health benefits of farro, which can impact your immune system, gut, heart, and metabolism.

Pearled farro has all the bran removed, so while it will cook quickly, it’s the least flavorful and nutritious. Unless otherwise specified, semi-pearled farro is generally a happy medium for ...