Farro, Almond & Blueberry Breakfast Cereal

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

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   In a small bowl, combine farro and enough water to cover. Soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain off excess water.
2. 2

   Step 2

   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.
3. 3

   Step 3

   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.

4. Bon appetit!