Farro and Broccoli Rabe Gratin

This meatless main gets its savory backbone from an everyday Japanese ingredient.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for ATK Essential members from The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook

YIELD Serves 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours

The Complete Plant-Based CookbookA cookbook recipe exclusively for ATK Essential members from The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook

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Key Equipment

Key Equipment - The Best Chef’s Knives for $75 or Less
Key Equipment - 13 by 9-inch Broiler-Safe Baking Dishes
Key Equipment - The Best Dutch Ovens

Before You Begin

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Do not substitute pearl, quick-cooking, or presteamed farro for the whole farro in this recipe.

Instructions

1.

 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and salt and cook until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in farro and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2½ cups water, broth, and miso; bring to simmer; and cook, stirring often, until farro is just tender and remaining liquid has thickened into creamy sauce, 25 to 35 minutes.

2.

 Meanwhile, toss panko with 1 tablespoon oil in bowl and microwave, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and set aside.

3.

 Bring 4 quarts water to boil in Dutch oven. Add broccoli rabe and 1 tablespoon salt and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain broccoli rabe and set aside. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in now-empty pot and cook over medium heat until fragrant and sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in reserved broccoli rabe and cook until hot and well coated, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in beans, tomatoes, and farro mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4.

 Adjust oven rack 10 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Transfer bean-farro mixture to broiler-safe 3-quart gratin dish (or broiler-safe 13 by 9-inch baking dish) and sprinkle with reserved panko mixture. Broil until lightly browned and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve.

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