Name: Farro, Mushroom, and Leek Gratin
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: ½ cup raw unsalted cashews; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup farro; ½ cup unsweetened plant milk; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; ½ teaspoon onion powder; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 cups assorted fresh mushrooms, such as button, cremini, oyster, and/or shiitake, sliced; 1 cup thinly sliced leeks; ½ cup chopped celery; ½ cup chopped carrot; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups torn fresh kale; ⅓ cup crushed multigrain crispbread, such as Wasa brand, or whole wheat panko bread crumbs

Prep-time: 30 minutes / Ready In: 1 hour
Makes 5 cups
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This hearty casserole has all the flavors of holiday dressing. With its creamy sauce, chewy farro, and crispy topping, this gratin is a delight to the senses. Use crushed crispbread for the best-texture topping.

The key ingredient in the creamy sauce is soaked cashews: After a 30-minute soak in hot water, you’ll blend them with a few flavorful ingredients to make a fabulously simple, rich-tasting sauce.

By Carla Christian, RD, LD, Oct 17, 2019

Ingredients

½ cup raw unsalted cashews
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup farro
½ cup unsweetened plant milk
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon onion powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups assorted fresh mushrooms, such as button, cremini, oyster, and/or shiitake, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced leeks
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped carrot
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups torn fresh kale
⅓ cup crushed multigrain crispbread, such as Wasa brand, or whole wheat panko bread crumbs

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine cashews with enough hot water to cover them; soak cashews for 30 minutes; drain.
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium saucepan bring broth to boiling. Stir in farro. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender. Drain any excess liquid.
Meanwhile, in a small food processor or blender combine drained cashews with milk, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, and onion powder. Cover and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
In an extra-large skillet cook the next five ingredients (through garlic) over medium 5 to 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally and adding water, 1 to 2 Tbsp. at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Stir in kale; cook 2 to 3 minutes more or just until kale is wilted. Stir in cooked farro and cashew puree. Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish.
Bake, covered, 15 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed crispbread. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes more or until crispbread is toasted.

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Rebecca8 months ago

This is sooo good! Added zucchini instead of celery and will add some chickpeas next time!

Renee9 months ago

Added miso and nooch to the sauce, also increased veggies, added peas/beans.

Andrea9 months ago

Excellent. Substituted 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds for cashews and red balsamic for white. Very creamy. I put the little bit of leftover warmed into a wrap with hummus.

Nancy Woodham9 months ago

My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. Too bad it is not yet on your app so that is easy to save.

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Mrs. Plant in Texas9 months ago

Made this tonight, and we adored it!

Rita9 months ago

What can i substitute for white balsamic vinegar?

SFT9 months ago

I always sub lemon juice for any vinegar in a recipe

Amanda Denny2 years ago

Unbelievably DELICIOUS. The flavors and the coziness of this dish are off the charts. Definitely part of our rotation now!

Ann2 years ago

What could be subbed for the cashews? Plant based yogurt?

Amanda Denny2 years ago

You might try white beans in lieu of the cashews!

Sara2 years ago

This recipe was so flavorful! I topped it with some air fried tofu to make it a main dish. My picky family loved it and I’m sure I’ll make it again.

Alison2 years ago

Delicious. My first time cooking farrow and it is delightful. I did use olive oil to brown the veg and the topping and added a scallion to the mix instead of using onion powder. Great recipe. Will make again.

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Carla Christian, RD, LD

Carla Christian received her associate’s degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America in 2006 and her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Michigan State University in 2009. She finished her dietetic internship from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2010 and is a former chef in the Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen. Find her on LinkedIn. Photo by Jason Donnelly.

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