Farro with Shiitake Mushrooms

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 3/4 cup farro
• 1 thyme sprig
• 1 1/4 cups water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 1/2 ounces finely diced shiitake mushroom caps (1 cup)

1. Melt half of the butter in a skillet.
2. Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the farro and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the water and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat until the water is absorbed and the farro is al dente, about 30 minutes.
6. Discard the thyme.
7. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3/4 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet.
8. Add the mushrooms and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
9. Add the mushrooms to the farro, season with salt and pepper and serve.

unsalted butter, onion, farro, thyme, water, salt, shiitake mushroom

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/farro-with-shiitake-mushrooms (may not work)