If you have cooked grains on hand, this simple, comforting side dish comes together in just 15 minutes. It works with regular or reduced-fat cream cheese—use whatever you have on hand.
This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.
Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lb. mushrooms, chopped
- 1½ Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 2 cups cooked farro
- 3 Tbs. cream cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Sauté the mushrooms until browned, 5-7 minutes. Season with the soy sauce.
- Stir in the scallions and farro. Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring to melt and combine.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (¾ cup):
- Calories: 220
- Total fat: 8 g
- Sat fat: 2.5 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Total sugar: 3 g
- Added sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
