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Blueberry Almond Breakfast Farro
Breakfast farro soaked overnight, then simmered in almond milk with vanilla and cinnamon. Blueberries, almonds, maple syrup and lemon zest go in at the end, for a bowl like a chewier oatmeal. It’s vegan, but not gluten-free or low-FODMAP: farro is a kind of wheat.
Fits Mediterranean, Dairy-free, Vegetarian and 1 more diet
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Adapted from EatingWell, by EatingWell Test Kitchen
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole-grain farro
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup unsalted whole almonds, toasted (see Tip) and chopped
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
Method
- In a small bowl, combine farro and enough water to cover. Soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain off excess water.
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Bring to boiling. Stir in farro; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until farro is tender.20 min timer
- Stir in blueberries, 2 tablespoons of the almonds, the maple syrup and lemon peel. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until blueberries are warmed. Spoon cereal into serving dishes. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds.5 min timer
Who can eat this as written?
| For | This recipe | What’s in the way |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan | Fits as written | |
| Celiac disease | Not as written | farro, cereal |
| Low-FODMAP | Not as written | farro |
| Tree nut allergy | Not as written | almond milk, almonds |
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