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Healthy Recipes using Spelt

Spelt Berry Salad with Roasted Vegetables

A vibrant salad featuring nutty spelt berries, roasted seasonal vegetables, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette for a refreshing meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup spelt berries
  • 2 cups mixed seasonal vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
  1. Cook spelt berries according to package instructions until tender.
  2. Toss mixed vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Combine cooked spelt, roasted vegetables, lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Spelt Pancakes with Blueberries

Fluffy spelt pancakes loaded with fresh blueberries, perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch option.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for cooking)
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix spelt flour, baking powder, and honey.
  2. Gradually add almond milk, stirring until smooth, then fold in blueberries.
  3. Heat coconut oil in a skillet, pour batter to form pancakes, and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Spelt and Chickpea Buddha Bowl

A nourishing bowl filled with spelt, protein-rich chickpeas, fresh greens, and a tahini dressing for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked spelt
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine cooked spelt, chickpeas, and mixed greens.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the bowl and mix well before serving.

Spelt Pasta with Spinach and Feta

A quick and easy dish featuring spelt pasta tossed with sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, and a hint of garlic.

Ingredients
  • 8 oz spelt pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook spelt pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. Combine cooked pasta with spinach and feta, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Spelt Flour Banana Bread

A moist and healthy banana bread made with spelt flour, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, honey, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Add spelt flour and baking soda, mix until just combined, then pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.

Spelt and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A colorful stir-fry featuring spelt grains and a variety of vegetables, tossed in a light soy sauce for a quick meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked spelt
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in cooked spelt and soy sauce, mix well, and serve garnished with sesame seeds.

Spelt Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with a hearty mixture of spelt, quinoa, black beans, and spices, baked to perfection.

Ingredients
  • 4 bell peppers (halved and seeded)
  • 1 cup cooked spelt
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup salsa
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange halved peppers in a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine cooked spelt, quinoa, black beans, cumin, and salsa.
  3. Stuff the mixture into each pepper half and bake for 30-35 minutes until peppers are tender.

Spelt Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chips

Deliciously chewy cookies made with spelt flour and dark chocolate chips, a healthier treat for dessert.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (softened)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together coconut oil and coconut sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. Add spelt flour and baking soda, fold in chocolate chips, scoop onto the baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Spelt and Lentil Soup

A hearty and nutritious soup made with spelt, lentils, and a variety of vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup spelt
  • 1 cup lentils (rinsed)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add spelt, lentils, vegetable broth, and thyme, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.

Spelt Pizza with Fresh Toppings

A homemade pizza crust made from spelt flour, topped with fresh vegetables and mozzarella for a healthy twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • Toppings: tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and assorted vegetables
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix spelt flour, yeast, and salt, then add olive oil and warm water to form a dough.
  2. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, let it rise for 1 hour, then roll out into a pizza crust.
  3. Top with sauce, cheese, and vegetables, then bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 minutes.