This pineapple and baby shrimp farro “fried rice” recipe is a healthy alternative to fried (white) rice, with a nutty, chewy flavor with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
4cupscooked farro
3teaspoonsolive oil
½medium onion, chopped
1/2cupred cabbage, finely chopped
1/2cupcarrots, finely chopped
1cupcooked peas, cooked and drained
1cupfontina cheese
3eggs, scrambled
2cupsbaby shrimp, washed and drained
1cupchopped pineapple
6tablespoonssoy sauce
2green onions, sliced thin
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over a high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil. When oil is hot, add, onion, cabbage, and carrots, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes (make sure to toss frequently so the veggies don’t burn).
Make sure peas, shrimp, and pineapple are all drained. Grate cheese and set aside. Scramble eggs in a separate pan.
Add 1 more tablespoon of oil, add (already cooked) farro, cook two more minutes, stirring frequently. Salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle soy sauce on top; mix well.
Add in the peas, cheese, scrambled eggs, pineapple, and shrimp. Lightly toss together.