Pesto-flavoured Spelt Salad

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Spelt, often referred to as the "caviar of grains", has a pleasant nutty taste. Slightly crunchy, it is excellent for cold salads. This one is a lovely picnic or summer party side dish.

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Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 35 min
270 calories/serving

Ingredients

2/3 cup spelt berries 120 g
23 leaves fresh basil 12 g
1/2 clove garlic
3 tbsp pine nuts 20 g
4 tsp Parmesan cheese 4 g
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 65 mL
1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g
ground pepper to taste [optional]

Before you start

Please note: Depending on the type of spelt berries used, they may require soaking at least 4 h before cooking.

A blender or food processor will be very useful to make the pesto sauce.

Method

  1. Put the spelt berries in a pot, cover with water then bring to a boil. Add a little salt, cover, and simmer until the berries are cooked, about 35 min. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the garlic, pine nuts and basil in a food processor or a blender and finely chop. Add the grated cheese and olive oil, then mix until a creamy, but thick consistency is achieved.
  3. Toss the mixture with the cooked spelt. Adjust the seasoning, then serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (100 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

270

Fat

19 g

29 %

Saturated 2.6 g
+ Trans 0 g

13 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

20 mg

1 %

Carbohydrate

22 g

7 %

Fibre

4 g

15 %

Sugars

0 g

Net Carbs

18 g

Protein

5 g

Vitamin A

2 %

Vitamin C

1 %

Calcium

2 %

Iron

12 %
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Vegetables 0
Meat and Alternatives 0
Fats 3 ½
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Rice/Grain | Salads | Side dishes | Picnic | Italian

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