Farro and White Beans with Radicchio and Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• farro
• red onion
• Basil Pesto
• cannellini beans
• radicchio
• pippali

Instructions

1. Add 3 cups (700ml) of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Add the farro and red onion.
3. Lower the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the farro is tender.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside or refrigerate until needed.
5. In a small saucepan, add ¼ cup (60ml) of water and the onion, cooking until it is softened, about 5 minutes.
6. In a serving bowl, combine the onion with the cooked farro, and set aside or refrigerate until needed.
7. Make the Basil Pesto, then add ½ cup (120ml) of it to the cooked farro.
8. Stir in the beans, radicchio, and pippali, to taste.
9. Toss to combine, adding a little more pesto, if needed, and serve.