Farro Breakfast Porridge with Sausage, Kale and Poached Egg

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

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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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 1092kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

1 c farro rinsed
3 c chicken stock
4 tbsp butter divided
1/4 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 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.

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