Beets and Spinach Farro with Balsamic Reduction

Earth and Sweetness, Quietly Balanced

There are dishes that feel like they came from the ground up — rooted, unhurried, honest. Farro is one of them. An ancient grain with a gentle chew and a nutty depth that doesn't ask for much, only a little patience and something worth pairing it with. Here, the earthiness of beets and the tenderness of wilted spinach find their footing together, finished with a slow ribbon of balsamic that pulls everything into focus. It's the kind of side dish that becomes the quiet center of the table.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. Alessi Beets and Spinach Farro prepared according to pkg. instructions
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 4 tablespoons Alessi Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 teaspoons Alessi Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 cups Vigo Feta Cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1. Prepare farro according to pkg instructions.
2. Place a serving of farro on a bed of fresh baby spinach.
3. Season with olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (or balsamic reduction).
4. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
5. Variation: Add cooked shrimp and chopped pistachios over salad.