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    Category Home » Breakfast » Savory Farro Breakfast Porridge with Sausage, Kale and Poached Egg

    Savory Farro Breakfast Porridge with Sausage, Kale and Poached Egg

    Published: Jul 26, 2021 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Creamy, savory farro porridge topped with parmesan cheese, chicken sausage, wilted kale and a runny poached egg. This easy to make breakfast grain bowl is perfect for cozy mornings!

    a bowl of savory farro breakfast porridge with a silver spoon and a white linen napkin

    I like to mix things up in the mornings and lately I’ve been on a savory breakfast bowl kick! This warm farro porridge is reminiscent of risotto, though not nearly as rich. It’s the perfect base for chicken sausage, kale, and a runny poached egg.

    Once you get this recipe down it can really a become blank slate for so many different topping, ingredients, and substitutions. You try different grains like barley, brown rice and quinoa, or mix up the toppings with crispy bacon, goat cheese, spinach or sautéed mushrooms.

    What is Farro? Farro is a nutrient-packed wheat grain. It has a nutty flavor and chewy texture similar to barley. Farro is an “ancient grain” and has played an important role in diets since the Roman Empire. Farro is perfect for grain salads, soups, stews and risotto!

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Here’s what you’ll need to make this farro breakfast porridge: chicken stock, farro, sausage, eggs, kale, parmesan cheese and butter.

    recipe ingredients individually portioned; kale, eggs, farro, parmesan cheese, sausage and butter

    Recipe Step by Step

    Step 1. Cook the Farro

    You’re going to cook the farro *almost* like risotto. First, toast it in butter until nutty and fragrant then add in chicken stock and cook low and slow, stirring frequently until each grain of farro is tender. Finish by folding in freshly grated parmesan cheese and a few pats of butter.

    left: farro cooking in a saute pan. right: farro cooking with parmesan cheese and chicken stock

    Step 2. Assemble the Toppings

    While the farro is simmering away, sauté the sausage until golden brown then lightly steam the kale in the same pan. In a separate pot poach two eggs.

    left a saute pan with farro porridge. right: a cast iron pan with chicken sausage

    Step 3. Put it all Together

    Divide the porridge between bowls, top each bowl with sausage, kale and a poached egg. Season each egg with flakey sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately!

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    Can I use a different grain for this porridge?

    Yes absolutely, you could use barley, brown rice, quinoa, millet, amaranth or even steel cut oats.

    Does farro need to be rinsed?

    I like to rinse farro because it’s typically coated in a dry, powdery coating.

    Is farro gluten-free?

    Farro is not gluten-free. Farro is a whole, wheat grain. If you are looking for a good gluten-free alternative to farro you could use short grain brown rice or quinoa.

    a bowl of savory farro porridge with a poached egg, kale and sausage

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    a bowl of savory farro breakfast porridge with a silver spoon and a white linen napkin

    Farro Breakfast Porridge with Sausage, Kale and Poached Egg

    A creamy, savory farro porridge topped with parmesan cheese, chicken sausage, wilted kale and a runny poached egg. This easy to make breakfast grain bowl is perfect for cozy mornings!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 1092kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 1 c farro rinsed
    • 3 c chicken stock
    • 4 tbsp butter divided
    • ¼ c freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ lb chicken breakfast sausage
    • 1 bunch lacinato kale stems removed, roughly chopped
    • 2 eggs
    • salt and freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a large sauté pan heat 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat until melted and lightly bubbling. Add the farro and toast for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the chicken stock and a generous pinch of salt. Bring the stock to a steady simmer, cover, and cook on low for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender and has absorbed the chicken stock. Turn off the heat, stir in the grated parmesan cheese and remaining butter.
    • While the farro is cooking sauté the sausage in a cast iron pan. Once it's golden brown and cooked through, remove the sausage from the pan and add in the kale. Add 2 tbsp of water to the pan to steam the kale. Cover for 1-2 minutes. Once the kale is wilted remove it from the pan and season lightly with salt.
    • Poach the eggs in a separate small pot of water. Alternatively, you could pan fry them or use soft boiled eggs.
    • Divide the farro between bowls, top each bowl with sausage, kale and a poached egg. Season each egg with flakey sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately!

    Notes

     
    Ingredient Substitutions:
    • Farro: You could also use barley or brown rice.
    • Chicken Stock: Vegetable stock or water is just fine.
    • Kale: Spinach or swiss chard.
    • Sausage: I like to use chicken sausage but pork, turkey or even veggie sausage all work too. 
    FAQs:
    • What is farro? Farro is a nutrient-packed wheat grain. It has a nutty flavor and chewy texture similar to barley. Farro is an “ancient grain” and has played an important role in diets since the Roman Empire. Farro is perfect for grain salads, soups, stews and risotto!
    • Is farro gluten-free? Farro is not gluten-free. Farro is a whole, wheat grain. If you are looking for a good gluten-free alternative to farro you could use short grain brown rice or quinoa.
    Storing and Reheating:
    • Leftover can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium low heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1092kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 326mg | Sodium: 2189mg | Potassium: 1404mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14965IU | Vitamin C: 164mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 7mg
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