Corn Purée Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups of fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup of minced onion
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- fin sea salt to taste
- 2 cups (or more) of vegetable broth
Farrotto Ingredients
- 2 cups (or more) of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of regular semi-pearled farro; rinsed
- fine sea salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of minced onion
- 1 cup of fresh corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast or 1/2 cup of vegan Parmesan cheese
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of chopped cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
Corn Purée Method
1. Combine the corn, onion, oil and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent (7 minutes). Note: Make sure you don’t brown the onions.
2. Add 2 cups of vegetable broth and increase the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and summer gently, uncovered, until the corn is softened and cooked through and liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes). Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
3. Transfer mixture to a blender and purée until smooth. Note: Make sure to start with the lid slightly ajar to release the steam and cover with a kitchen towel to catch any splatters.
4. Strain the purée through a sieve into a 2 cup heatproof measuring cup. Add more broth, if needed, to measure 1 and 1/3 cups. Set aside.
Farrotto Method
1. While your corn purée is cooking, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth, rinsed farro, a pinch of salt and 1 cup of water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Cook until the farro is tender (about 30 minutes). Drain the farro and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add second half onion and cook until just beginning to soften (about 3 minutes). Add the 1 cup of corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begging to brown (about 5 minutes). Keep warm.
3. Add the corn purée to the farro and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if farrotto begins to become dry. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the farrotto is very creamy.
4. Stir in nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh basil.
5. Divide farrotto among bowls. Top with diced cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Source: adapted from Bon Appétit Magazine: September 2012
this looks phenomenal, courtney!! it looks so creamy and hearty. i’d love a big bowlful of this right now!
Awe, thanks Caitlin :) It’s was extremely hearty. I think that sums this dish up perfectly. Light flavour, but very filling.
This looks amazing! I love the idea of “farrotto,” because I’m obsessed with farro right now, but the addition of corn makes it even more appetizing! Awesome idea, Courtney!
Me too! I’ve been cooking with farro a lot lately. I could not wait to try a version of farro “risotto”. This did not disappoint. I think next time I’ll cook the farro a bit longer, as it was a tad too al dente. But it was still delicious!
This dish looks and sounds super delicious! With the tomatoes and basil I bet it is amazing. :)
It was really tasty. I ate this for lunch and dinner for two days straight and I was not sick of it :) The tomato and basil definitely added to the dish. Tasted like summer in a bowl! *hehe*
This truly couldn’t have come at a better time – thanks to my CSA I have more corn than I know what to do with! I will be adding this to my list of “what the heck to I do with all this corn!”
*hah* So true hey? I need to pick up a bit more corn before the season is over. I’ve not cooked with it a ton this year, as the crops are always so late here. I hope I can get some fresh corn at the farmer’s market this upcoming weekend :)
I am in love with vegan tuesdays already :) I also have no idea what to do with corn and this recipe is an incredible answer! beautiful photo also!!
Awe, thank you! So glad you are liking Vegan Tuesdays already. I’m enjoying them too. I prepared a number of posts already for Vegan Tuesdays and am loving all of the delicious vegan food. Mmmm! :) Cannot wait to share more of my favourite finds.
This recipe caught my eye in Bon Appetit, and I love all the changes you made to it! I’m still enjoying corn this week too, I feel like I have to keep eating it while it’s available fresh!
Me too! The second I saw it in Bon Appétit, I had to make it. But I decided to make a vegan version to change things up a bit. I’m planning on picking up more corn at the farmer’s market this weekend. A few more recipes I’d like to try before the season is over :)
Sounds like a great use of corn – I like how it uses both fresh corn kernels and the corn puree.
I’m loving the short work week too – can’t believe it’s already Friday tomorrow, and then I’ll get to go to the market on Saturday morning too to check out if anything new for Fall is in yet!
I’m gonna miss fresh corn during fall. This looks like a bowl of comfort food!!
Yum, yum, yum! I love farro and I love fresh corn. I’ve been on a mission to eat as much of it as I can before it’s out of season!
Me too! My mom made an amazing fresh creamed corn with parmesan cheese last Sunday for our Sunday dinner side dish. I have to get the recipe. One of the best things I’ve ever eaten!