Farro Kale Butternut Squash Gratin Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, FARRO, AND KALE

Steps:

• Tear a vent into the corner of the bag of butternut squash, cook in microwave oven until tender, about 5 minutes or as stated on package.
• Tear a vent into the corner of the bag of farro; cook in microwave oven until tender and the moisture is absorbed, about 90 seconds or as stated on package.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; add kale and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir squash and farro together with the garlic; season with salt. Add chicken to the squash mixture; cook and stir until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Pour chicken soup over the chicken mixture. Stir raisins and pine nuts into the mixture; cook until everything is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, KALE AND FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Put the squash and red onion on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with your hands to coat well and spread out on the baking sheet so they don't steam. Roast, tossing halfway through, until the squash is fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• Put the raisins in a shallow bowl and pour the vinegar over them. Soak, tossing them every now and then, for at least 15 minutes. Drain the vinegar into another small bowl, pressing down on the raisins to squeeze as much vinegar out as possible. Add mustard, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste to the vinegar. Drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Whisk until thick and emulsified. Set aside.
• To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, add the farro, chicken, cheese, walnuts, raisins, squash and red onions, kale, dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss together until evenly coated with dressing. This is one of those salads that gets better as it sits.

FARRO WITH KALE

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup farro as the label directs. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 small bunch chopped Tuscan kale and a pinch each of salt and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in the farro and 1 tablespoon olive oil, then 1/4 cup grated parmesan; season with salt. Drizzle with more oliuve oil and top with more parmesan.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, about 5 minutes; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook leeks in reserved drippings and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. , Stir together squash and kale; transfer to a lightly greased 13-x9-in. baking dish, pressing to form a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread leeks over the top; sprinkle with bacon and cheese. Pour cream over top, spreading to cover entire surface. Cover with foil. , Bake 30 minutes; remove foil and bake until squash is tender and top is golden brown, 30-40 minutes.

BAKED FARRO AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the bacon on a baking rack set on a sheet pan and bake it for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned (it won't be crisp). Cut the bacon in very large dice.
• Meanwhile, in a small (9-inch) Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender and starting to brown. Add the thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add the farro and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Place the squash on top of the farro mixture, cover, and bake in the same oven with the bacon for 30 minutes, until the squash and farro are tender. Check once during cooking and add a little chicken stock if it's dry.
• Sprinkle the bacon and parmesan on the squash and farro and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates, the farro and butternut squash are tender, and the cheese has melted. Serve hot directly from the pot.

BUTTERNUT-SQUASH AND KALE GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice squash just above bulb. Slice squash neck crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds. Cut squash bulb in half lengthwise. Remove seeds with a spoon; discard. Slice each half crosswise into 1/4-inch half-moons.
• Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch water; bring to a boil. Add kale, cover, and steam until bright green and wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Squeeze dry.
• Butter a shallow 4-quart baking dish (13 by 9 inches). Arrange half of sliced squash in dish, shingling pieces to overlap. Season with salt and pepper. Top with kale, season with more salt and pepper, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan and 2 tablespoons sage. Place remaining squash on top, overlapping pieces slightly; season with more salt and pepper. Pour cream over squash and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sage.
• Cover tightly with parchment-lined foil and bake until squash is tender, about 40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.