Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea & Farro Breakfast Porridge with Caramelized Onions
Prep 12 min · Cook 18 min · Serves 1 · medium

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