Tomato & Thyme Farro

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots/onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
2. Add the farro and stir to combine. Heat for 1-2 minutes to toast the farro.
3. Add ¾ cup of vegetable broth and stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium-high and continue to heat and stir until the broth is absorbed. Add 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes (including the juice from the can). Stir to combine and increase the heat to high. Bring the liquid to a boil then cover and reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. Remove the cover and stir in the pint of halved tomatoes. Continue to cook, uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional vegetable broth as needed to prevent the farro from drying out, about ¼ cup at a time.
5. Remove from the heat and add the parmesan and thyme. Stir to combine then cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and serve warm, garnished with fresh chopped basil and additional parmesan cheese. Enjoy!