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Date: 2021-09-21
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Ingredients:
 - 450 grams pearled or semi-pearled farro (or barley, Israeli couscous, freekeh or wheat berries)
 - 60 ml olive oil
 - 6 clove(s) garlic
 - 1 tbsp fennel seeds
 - 1 whole large fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
 - 1 whole lemon, thinly sliced
 - 1 pinch chilli flakes
 - 1 bunch(es) basil leaves, torn

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# Farro w Fennel, Lemon, Basil

 

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### Instructions

 

1. Cook the grains according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

 

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and fennel seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is just starting to brown, 3-4 minutes.

 

3. Add the sliced fennel and half the lemon slices and season eith salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fennel is totally tender and starting to caramelise, 8-10 minutes.

 

4. Add the grains and season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes, if using. Toss to coat, then cook for a few minutes, letting the grain absorb some of that garlicky, fennel-y olive oil. Add the remaining lemon slices and remove from the heat.

 

5. Transfer to the serving platter or bowl and top with the basil and fennel fronds.