Cranberry Almond Farro Pilaf

I am always looking to get more easy, healthy options into rotation that have good protein to keep me full between meals. This recipe was born from that need and from the items in my pantry. It turned out really yummy and has flavors reminiscent of the holidays.

Cranberry Almond Farro Pilaf

Ingredients:
1 cup farro
4 prunes chopped
1/4 cup cranberries
1 tbsp flax seeds
1/4 cup toasted almonds
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp flax oil (or canola oil)
2 tsp agave nectar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
pinch of salt

Directions:
Rinse the farro and put it in a saucepan with 3 cups of water and let it boil over low heat for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes test it (it should be chewy but not crunchy) and then take it off the heat to rinse and let cool.

To the cooled farro add the chopped prunes, cranberries, flax seeds and toasted almonds. Mix up the dressing by combining the orange juice, flax oil, agave, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice and salt.

Enjoy warm or cold for breakfast or as a side dish.

For 4 servings
Nutritional analysis from caloriecount.about.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 136 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374 Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.1g 11%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 41mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 73.8g 25%

Dietary Fiber 10.5g 42%

Sugars 23.7g

Protein 10.0g

Vitamin A 9% • Vitamin C 16% Calcium 7% • Iron 17%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet