Farro with Shrimp, Bacon, Mushrooms and Spinach

By angelahon

Farro with Shrimp, Bacon, Mushrooms and Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 cups pearled farro
• 6 slices thick cut bacon, diced into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 10 crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 pound prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (you can subsitute chicken broth)
• 5 ounces baby spinach
• kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook farro according to package directions. Drain.

2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate.

3. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute garlic, onions, oregano and crushed red pepper just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms. Cook 3 minutes or until softened slightly. Add prawns cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Pour white wine over the top. Stir in spinach. Cook just until wilted, about a minute.

4. Mix farro and bacon into the shrimp mixture. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.