Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🟢 200g of spelt | 🍅 4 tomatoes |
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper | 🥒 1 cucumber |
🍋 4 lemons | 🧂 salt |
🧂 pepper | 🫒 olive oil |
Utensils
🔪 Knife | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
🍳 Frying pan | 🥗 Salad bowl |
🌡️ Cooking thermometer | ⏱️ Timer |
📏 Measuring cup | 🥄 Tablespoon |
Step-by-Step Preparation
Total cooking time: 45 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Soaking time: 12 hours (soaking)
Cooking time: 30 minutes
STEP 1: Soak the spelt grains in cold water overnight to speed up cooking.
STEP 2: Drain the grains and rinse them under clear water before placing them in a pot.
STEP 3: Add fresh water to the pot, about twice the volume of spelt, then bring to a boil.
STEP 4: Reduce the heat and let simmer gently for about 30 minutes until the grains are tender.
STEP 5: Once cooked, drain the spelt grains and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
STEP 6: You can then mix them with sautéed vegetables or integrate them into a salad for a balanced meal.
The spelt proves to be an excellent ingredient for creating balanced and flavorful meals. Its melting texture and nutritional benefits make it an interesting alternative to traditional grains. Whether in a salad, a risotto, or as a side dish with vegetables, this grain easily integrates into various dishes.
By adding crunchy vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil, we create a recipe that will delight the taste buds and provide essential nutrients to our body. Feel free to experiment with this grain and incorporate it into your daily meals.
For those who wish to venture into baking, know that it is possible to make a spelt bread, which will combine all the qualities of this grain with those of good bread. Discover this recipe directly here: Machine preparations.