Dinner Tonight: Farro Risotto with Rapini

Health score
20%
Dinner Tonight: Farro Risotto with Rapini
45 min.
3
656kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s both hearty and wholesome? Look no further than this delightful Farro Risotto with Rapini! Perfectly creamy and packed with flavor, this risotto is a fantastic way to enjoy the nutty goodness of farro, a whole grain that’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed garlic and onion wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this dish. The addition of dry white wine adds a sophisticated touch, while the freshly grated Parmesan cheese brings a rich, savory depth that will have your taste buds dancing. And let’s not forget the rapini—this vibrant green vegetable not only adds a pop of color but also a slightly bitter, earthy flavor that perfectly balances the creaminess of the risotto.

This recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience. In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that serves three, making it ideal for a cozy dinner with friends or a satisfying lunch. With a caloric breakdown that includes a healthy mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your apron and get ready to impress with this delicious Farro Risotto with Rapini—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup wine dry white
  • 1.5 cups farro 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 medium onion diced
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • cups broccoli rabe chopped
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • cups vegetable stock 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • kitchen timer

Directions

  1. Pour stock into a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, pour olive oil to a heavy-bottomed [lidded] saucepan set over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft and translucent, three to four minutes.
  3. Add farro and let toast for 30 seconds, stirring often.
  4. Pour in the white wine. Stir well, and let cook until wine has evaporated.
  5. Add a few ladles full of the stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated. Continue adding stock a few ladles full at a time until farro is tender, about 25 minutes. You might not use all of the stock. With about ten minutes left on your timer, add the chopped rapini.
  6. When farro is done, turn off the heat, add the butter, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well.
  7. Add more salt and pepper if needed at this point.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories656kcal
Protein12.06%
Fat30.83%
Carbs57.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.67
Glycemic Load
2.53
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.06173906119%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:655.71kcal
32.79%
Fat:21.5g
33.07%
Saturated Fat:7.85g
49.04%
Carbohydrates:89.58g
29.86%
Net Carbohydrates:72.56g
26.39%
Sugar:5g
5.55%
Cholesterol:31.78mg
10.59%
Sodium:1911.43mg
83.11%
Alcohol:6.18g
100%
Alcohol %:1.37%
100%
Protein:18.92g
37.85%
Vitamin K:98.5µg
93.81%
Manganese:1.61mg
80.63%
Fiber:17.01g
68.05%
Selenium:47.19µg
67.42%
Phosphorus:427.47mg
42.75%
Vitamin A:2071.53IU
41.43%
Calcium:305.96mg
30.6%
Magnesium:104.73mg
26.18%
Vitamin B3:5.21mg
26.03%
Zinc:3.64mg
24.27%
Copper:0.46mg
23.01%
Iron:3.74mg
20.78%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.66%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.41%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.79%
Folate:61.95µg
15.49%
Vitamin E:2.25mg
15.01%
Potassium:479.03mg
13.69%
Vitamin C:9.75mg
11.82%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.76%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.53%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.3%