Savory Farro and Poached Egg Bowl
A comforting, protein-rich breakfast bowl featuring chewy farro, fresh arugula, and perfectly poached eggs. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan for an indulgent start to your day.
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot
Time saver
Batch cook a large pot of farro on Sunday to make this a 5-minute breakfast on busy weekday mornings.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Bring a small pot of water to…
Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of white vinegar to the water to help the egg whites stay together.
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Crack the eggs into individual small cups
Crack the eggs into individual small cups. Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water with a spoon, then carefully slide the eggs into the center. Poach for 3 minutes for soft, runny yolks.
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While the eggs poach
While the eggs poach, warm the cooked farro in a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil, tossing for about 2 minutes until heated through.
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Stir the fresh arugula into the warm…
Stir the fresh arugula into the warm farro until just slightly wilted. Remove from heat and stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese, along with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Transfer the farro mixture to a bowl
Transfer the farro mixture to a bowl. Use a slotted spoon to carefully lift the poached eggs from the water, dabbing the bottom of the spoon on a paper towel to remove excess water, and place them on top of the greens and grains.
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Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and…
Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and an extra crack of black pepper before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Batch cook a large pot of…
Batch cook a large pot of farro on Sunday to make this a 5-minute breakfast on busy weekday mornings.
If poaching feels too fussy for…
If poaching feels too fussy for a weekday, fry the eggs sunny-side up in a little olive oil instead; the runny yolk creates a rich sauce for the grains either way.
Toss the arugula in at the…
Toss the arugula in at the very end. The residual heat from the warm farro is enough to wilt it perfectly without turning it mushy.
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