Farro, not Pharaoh

Latest shopping-while-hungry purchase at Costco -- Earthly Delights Italian Pearled Farro. Three pounds for $7.99 -Bonus it is organic, too! I had never even heard of this, but it sounded like a nice alternative to potatoes, rice and pasta. I also liked the versatility of this grain -- I sprinkled Parmesan cheese on top, then had the leftovers the next day for breakfast with just a little of the real stuff maple syrup drizzled on top. You can even use honey instead and add blueberries and walnuts for a really filling start to your day! They also say you can add it to soups and salads. It reminds me of a more rounded oatmeal. Sort of a nutty flavor, but nothing "off" like quinoa. The "pearling" process removes the outer husk of the seed, so it cooks much more quickly - in 15 minutes!

Take a look at what you get in a 1/4 cup serving:

170 calories, 1g fat (0 sat, 0 trans), 0g cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 35g carb, 5g fiber, 0g sugar, 7g protein, 2% calcium, 12% iron

Next time you are in Costco, look for this on the endcap display and give it try!