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Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea & Farro Breakfast Porridge with Caramelized Onions

Prep 12 min · Cook 18 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea & Farro Breakfast Porridge with Caramelized Onions

A warm, savory North African-inspired breakfast porridge combining nutty farro with tender chickpeas, aromatic cumin and cinnamon, topped with crispy caramelized onions, toasted almonds, and fresh cilantro. Creamy, protein-rich, and unexpectedly comforting for morning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pearled farro, uncooked
  • 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, full-fat
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons raw almonds, sliced
  • 3 pieces dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden. Transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, toast the farro over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

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