I don't always know what I'm talking about...

I don't always know what I'm talking about, but when I do, it's occasionally delicious and almost always nutritious! Feel free to add recipes or notes about how you stay healthy and thank you for visiting :)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Spelt Salad with White Beans and Artichokes

1 1/4 cups uncooked spelt (farro), rinsed and drained
2 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Preparation
Combine spelt and 2 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender and liquid is absorbed.

Combine cooked spelt, mint, and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

*Recipe borrowed from Charity Ferriera, Cooking Light

No comments:

Post a Comment