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Instant Pot Breakfast Farro

On a cold morning, enjoy this on its own, or spooned over yogurt and topped with seasonal fruit like pomegranate seeds or pear slices. I promise you’ll be fueled and energized as you conquer your day!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C Farro can substitute barley
  • 3 C Water
  • 1/4 C Maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2-1 tsp Rose water optional, to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground anise or fennel seeds
  • 3/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 C Raisins or other chopped dried fruit of choice
  • 1/3 C Chopped walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, or a mixture for garnish
  • 2 C Plain low-fat yogurt optional
  • Pomegranates or other seasonal fruit for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • To the pressure cooker or Instant Pot, combine farro, water, maple syrup/honey, rose water (if using), anise or fennel seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisins/dried fruit. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 25 minutes. Quick release the pressure when done cooking.
  • Serve on its own or spoon about ⅓ cup yogurt into bowls and top with farro. Add a handful of chopped nuts and pomegranate seeds or other fruit, if desired.

Slow Cooker:

  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker, cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Notes

Recipe Adapted from NY Times Cooking