Herbed Farro Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil 
• 0.8 cup farro 
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup parsley chopped
• 1  shallots finely chopped
• 0.3 cup broken spaghetti 
• 1.5 cups vegetable stock low-sodium

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, just until it turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the farro and shallots and continue to cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Stir in the chicken stock and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer until the farro is very tender, about 35 minutes. Check the farro towards the end of cooking and add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if the pan dries out before the farro is tender.
3. Top with the parsley and thyme, fluff with a fork and serve.