2cupscherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
4cupswater
2cupswhole-grain or pearled faro, rinsed and picked over
1-½teaspoonssalt
2tablespoonsolive oil
½cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
½cupchopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4-Quart.
Place the onion in a microwave save bowl and microwave until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Place the onion, tomatoes, water, farro and salt in the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1-½ to 2-½ hours, or until the farro is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, basil and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot garnished with more basil and Parmesan if desired.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: ¾ cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.6*SmartPoints (Green plan)6*SmartPoints (Blue plan)2*SmartPoints (Purple plan)6*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Farro with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (3 /4 cup)
Calories 251Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.8g10%
Carbohydrates 37.8g13%
Fiber 5.8g23%
Protein 10.5g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.