Melted Kale with Farro Recipe

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Melted Kale with Farro
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Directions:

  1. Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Cook semi-pearled farro until tender but still firm to bite, about 13 minutes. Drain farro and cool.
  2. Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain. Squeeze out excess water. Coarsely chop kale.
  3. Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat; add shallots and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add cooked chopped kale. Increase heat to high and sauté 2 minutes. Add 4 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until kale is tender and almost all broth is absorbed, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Transfer kale mixture to processor; puree 1 minute. Return puree to same saucepan. Mix in farro. Add 1/2 cup broth. Season with salt and pepper. Thin kale and farro with more broth, if desired. Stir in chives.
  4. * Available at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Italian markets. Farro perlato can also be found online .
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 818.55 Kcal (3427 kJ)
Calories from fat 372.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.36g 64%
Cholesterol 6.79mg 2%
Sodium 745.42mg 31%
Potassium 952.22mg 20%
Total Carbs 88.41g 29%
Sugars 3.68g 15%
Dietary Fiber 12.93g 52%
Protein 29.73g 59%
Vitamin C 115.2mg 192%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 68%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 395.3mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 306.75 Kcal (1284 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.5g 64%
Cholesterol 2.54mg 2%
Sodium 279.35mg 31%
Potassium 356.84mg 20%
Total Carbs 33.13g 29%
Sugars 1.38g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.85g 52%
Protein 11.14g 59%
Vitamin C 43.2mg 192%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 68%
Iron 1.8mg 26%
Calcium 148.1mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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