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Farro with Langostino Tails and Spinach

A Weight Watchers friendly recipe featuring fresh seafood, spinach and farro.
Course main dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup s uncooked farro
  • 2 Tbsp butter divided
  • 1/2 cup s uncooked sweet onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cup s fresh spinach
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 oz Langostino tails thawed

Instructions

  • Prepare farro according to package directions.
  • While farro is cooking, place 1 Tablespoon butter into a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sautee for 2-3 minutes until onions become soft.
  • Next, add the garlic and spinach. Stir as it cooks on low for approximately 3 minutes, or until spinach because soft and wilted.
  • Place spinach mixture in a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add remaining 1 Tablespoon of butter and melt over medium heat. Carefully add the Langostino tails. Sprinkle salt, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes over the Langostino tails, Cook 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Return spinach/onion mixture to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • To assemble, toss together the farro and langostino / spinach mixture. Serve warm.

Notes

Calculated at 8 Weight Watchers Points per serving