Moroccan Farro with Kale, Feta, and Almonds



Farro served with "Grilled Chicken - Egyptian Style"

Ingredients:


1 1/2 C Farro
3 C water
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
4-5 C chopped Kale (one bunch)
6 Cloves sliced garlic
1 T fine chopped ginger
1/3 C golden raisins.
3 T olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 T apple cider vinegar
1 T honey
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 C chopped parsley
1/2 C sliced almonds
1/3 C fresh Feta (Crumbled)

Steps to produce the Magic:

1. In a small pot bring farro, water, salt and allspice to a boil.
2. Cover and turn heat down to low and simmer for 45 mins (depending on the quality of the grains, so check it after 30 mins) or until farro is tender and water is mostly gone.
3. In the mean time, sauté ginger and garlic on med low heat in 3 T Olive oil.
4. When the mixture is lightly browned (5 mins) add chopped kale.
5. Cook slowly on low heat, stirring often for about 5 min.
6. Add 1/3 C golden raisins.
7. Let simmer on lowest setting until kale is tender ...about 5min.
8. When farro is tender, pour it all into the sauté pan with the kale. Its ok if there is a little water still in the farro. Pour it all in.
9. Add the salt, spices,  honey, vinegar and sliced almonds.
10. Let flavors meld for a few minutes on low heat.
11. Just before serving toss in the fresh parsley and sprinkle the Feta Cheese on top.

Happy Eating :)