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Shrimp Fried Farro

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup farro
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 3-4 slices bacon cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • 10-12 frozen peeled & deveined medium shrimp thawed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbl. sesame oil
  • 1 Tbl. soy sauce
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine farro, salt and water in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Continue cooking for 20-25 minutes until tender. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned. Add onion and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes. Add in peas, shrimp and 2 cups cooked farro. Stir fry to heat through.
  • Make a well in the center. Add in sesame oil. Crack eggs into well and scramble. Drizzle soy sauce over farro mixture. Stir fry to combine all ingredients. Season with black pepper to taste.

Notes

Serves two as a meal. Would serve 4 as a side dish.