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Whole Grains

I like to use Farro in this recipe, but it can be replaced with the grain of your choice. Farro has a nice nutty taste with some chewiness. Cook the Farro or grain of your choice according to the directions on the package, keep warm. Sauce for the Grain: This makes 2 generous servings, to make more just double or triple the recipe.

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup of halved small tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup wine (it doesn’t matter what kind - I have used white, red, Marsala, and sherry)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Put mushrooms in a large skillet with 1 Tablespoon of water or broth and 1/8 teaspoonful olive oil.
  • Over high heat, begin cooking. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pan and lower the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook 4 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms have released their juices.
  • Uncover pan, raise the heat to medium, add the tomatoes and thyme. Cook until the pan is dry.
  • Add the 1/4 cup of wine and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, but a little bit of juice is left.

Notes

Serve the mushroom and tomato mixture over the cooked grain. Pair with a nice big tossed salad and you have a wonderful meal!