Pressure Cooker Farro
Pressure Cooker Farro turns out tender-chewy with a nutty depth and just the right bite. It’s a versatile grain that shines warm as a side at dinner or cooled and folded into salads and soups for added texture. Enjoy it whenever you want a hearty base that holds sauces and dressings beautifully.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Farro, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 85
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, farro, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot).
- 2
Close and lock the lid.
- 3
Select high pressure as directed by the manufacturer; set the timer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release pressure naturally for 10 minutes following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 6
Release any remaining pressure through the vent.
- 7
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 8
Drain any excess liquid that was not absorbed.
- Calories 141.8 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.95 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 29.47 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 13.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.38 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.19 g --
- Added Sugars 4.14 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 9.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 136.15 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.44 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Farro is made with 3 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Farro, Salt, and Water. Each serving provides about 141.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Farro made of?
- The main ingredients are Farro, Salt, Water. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Farro?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 141.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Farro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Farro healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Farro has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 141.8 calories and 3.95 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.14 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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