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I think I already told you that I don’t mind a little extra padding in the winter: it’s way more practical than having to wear an extra puffer coat, and gives me a great excuse to overindulge in cheesy dishes. However, I’ve lost count of all the snowstorms we’ve had this year, and maybe – just maybe – I’ll start wiggling my way out of hibernation. This morning I even made it to a workout class, and no cheese tonight!
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb farro or spelt
- 1 cooked beet
- 1/2 lb cooked Borlotti (cranberry beans) (canned OK)
- 1 red onion
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt (OK to leave out for a dairy-free version, just add 1 more beet)
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Rinse the farro or spelt, and cook it in salted boiling water according to the package instructions (if you are in a rush, you can use the quick-cooking farro by Pedon).
Drain it, dress it with the oil, toss and set aside.
Peel the onion, slice it very thinly (I prefer to use a mandolin) and soak the slices in a bowl of cold milk or ice water until use (this step takes the bite out of the onion... and helps with onion breath!).
Dice the beet and place it in your food processor with the cream (or greek yogurt), salt and pepper. You can process until smooth, or leave it somewhat chunky.
Add the drained onion and beans to the warm farro, dress with the remaining oil. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves and serve with the beet mousse
* the beet and yogurt should be kept at room temperature, not cold.
https://dinnerinvenice.com/2014/02/27/warm-farro-salad-with-cranberry-beans-and-red-beet-mousse/
