Farro Perlato Cereal
This creamy farro cereal is gently sweetened with sugar and infused with the fragrant flavor of vanilla, while a pinch of salt balances the milk. It makes a warm, nourishing breakfast for slow mornings and can be served as a comforting start to the day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Farro Perlato Cereal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Place farro in a bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
- 2
Place farro in a saucepan and cover with water; stir in salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Mix milk, sugar, vanilla bean and its seeds, and salt together in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the milk is warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean and add farro to the milk mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 228.07 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.95 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 42.63 g 16%
- Total Fat 2.26 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.77 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 33.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.02 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 273.94 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 57.19 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Farro Perlato Cereal is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 2% Reduced Fat Milk, Farro, Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 228.07 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Farro Perlato Cereal made of?
- The main ingredients are 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, Farro, Milk, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Farro Perlato Cereal?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Farro Perlato Cereal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Farro Perlato Cereal healthy?
- Farro Perlato Cereal has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 228.07 calories and 7.95 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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