Farro Fried “Rice” with California Avocado

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Total Time: 30 min

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Cook Time: 15 min

Prep Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 330

Total Fat 16g

Saturated Fat 2g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 390mg

Total Carbs 41g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 9g

Potassium 490mg

Vitamin A 31 mcg; Vitamin C 50 mg; Calcium 68 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 72 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 6%; Iron 10%; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This Farro Fried “Rice” with California Avocado recipe is so easy to throw together and even easier to love. You don’t have to worry about being perfect, because you can either follow the instructions exactly or just rummage through your fridge to add your favorite ingredients and create your own California Avocado and farro signature dish! My family enjoys the medley of tastes and textures within this recipe – especially highlighted by the creamy California Avocado.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

1 cup uncooked whole grain farro 2 Tbsp. sesame oil** 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium shallot, chopped 1/2 cup chopped red cabbage 1 cup diced portobello mushrooms 1/2 cup diced orange bell peppers 1 cup chopped fresh kale 2 Tbsp. low sodium tamari sauce 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger or ginger paste 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed* 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds (optional)

Prepare farro according to the directions on the package. Set aside.
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet on medium and cook garlic and shallots until softened (about 2 minutes).
Lower heat, add cabbage, mushrooms, peppers and kale and sauté until tender (about 4 minutes).
Add the cooked farro, tamari sauce, ginger and avocado. Add almonds, if desired. Mix until well combined.
Serve warm.

Variations: Tamari is gluten free, but if you’d prefer to swap in low sodium soy sauce you can use that instead.

If serving a gluten-free dish is preferable, you can use brown rice instead of farro.

Serving Suggestion: Serve warm alongside grilled meat, fish or poultry or make it a main by adding beans, shredded cheese, tofu or scrambled eggs.

Beverage Pairing: Sparkling water, white or red wine.

**I prefer using toasted sesame oil instead of the regular type since it provides a richer flavor, but if you can’t find it, regular sesame oil will work just as well.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.