Time: 1 hour.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Spelt is a type of wheat that's unfairly underused in many people's daily diets. Yet, it makes a truly amazing side dish. When cooked, spelt grains acquire a pleasantly firm texture and a warm, nutty flavor. This flavor is perfectly complemented by Cajun seasoning. Cook the spelt ahead of time, then combine it in a skillet with sautéed vegetables, seasoning, and Canadian bacon. Unlike regular bacon, it's lower in fat and more ham-like. The resulting dish is quite interesting, combining vibrant flavors and contrasting textures.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup whole spelt
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1 small green bell pepper, sliced ​​into thin 2.5cm strips.
• 4 green onions, cut into 1cm pieces, white parts separated from green parts
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 60 g of cooked Canadian bacon, cut into 1 cm pieces.
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 0.5 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• In a medium saucepan, combine the spelt with 1.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until most of the water is absorbed and the grains are tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Then cool the spelt completely (you can cook it up to a day ahead).
Step 2
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, white parts of the onion, celery, and Canadian bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the bacon is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
• Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the spelt, tomatoes, green onions, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the spelt and tomatoes are heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot.

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