Farro With Mushrooms and Asparagus Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 75 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into ¼ pieces
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
• 8 ounces farro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, cover dried mushrooms with warm water. Soak for 25 minutes, or until softened.
2. Drain the mushrooms, and discard the soaking water. Chop finely.Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. Add farro, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain and reserve.In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat the olive oil, and add onion, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms.Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onions are tender.Stir in 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar, and continue cooking for 1 minute.
5. Add chicken stock, and bring it to a boil.Stir in farro, and return to a boil.Lower the heat to a simmer, and cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add asparagus, and cook, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.Season with 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, salt and pepper.