I spotted at Trader Joe’s recently a bag of 10 Minute Farro, which had a recipe on the package I thought worth trying as a high fiber and low glycemic main course.  My main change from the original was to increase the amount of sausage to one sausage per serving.  This will make 4 servings and will take less than 30 minutes, so it is suitable for a weeknight dinner.  (Note the entire 8.8 oz. bag will make 6 servings of this recipe.  Just increase the other ingredients by 50%.)

6.6 oz. (3/4 bag) Trader Joe’s 10 minute Farro

4 Italian sausages (I used Trader Joe’s chicken Italian sausage 12 oz.), cut into small pieces

1 Tbs. butter, if needed

1 cup diced onion

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 large apple

Salt and pepper to taste

Red pepper flakes to taste (I used Aleppo pepper)

In a small saucepan put the farro and 2-2/3 cups of water.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.  Remove from the heat and let the farro stand covered for 5 minutes.  Drain the farro.

In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausages.  When browned remove to a bowl.  Add the onion, garlic and apple to the skillet, together with 1 Tbs. of butter if there is not enough fat in the pan.  Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add the sausage and farro to the pan and mix well over medium heat.  Season with salt, black pepper and red pepper.  Serve when warmed through and well mixed.