Tuscan Spelt Salad


Serves: 6
Total Calories: 50

Ingredients

1 cup whole spelt berries soaked 6 to 8 hours
2 cups water
8 ounces green beans cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Drain and rinse the soaked spelt berries and place in a medium pan with 2 cups water. Place over medium-high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 45 minutes or until the spelt is tender but chewy and the water is absorbed.
2. While the spelt is cooking, steam the green beans until just tender. Set aside to cool.
3. Transfer the cooked spelt to a large bowl along with the green beans. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

For a Change . . .
* For complete meal, add a 10-ounce package of baked, seasoned tofu that has been cut into cubes and browned in a little olive oil. Serve over fresh greens.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 50
Calories from Fat: 40

This Tuscan Spelt Salad recipe is from the Vicki's Vegan Kitchen Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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