Spelt with mussels, tomatoes and basil

6 servings

25 minutes

Spelt with mussels, tomatoes, and basil is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of seafood with the aromatic freshness of herbs. Spelt, an ancient grain with a rich nutty flavor, harmonizes beautifully with juicy tomatoes, spicy garlic, and refreshing basil. Mussels cooked in white wine with bay leaves and parsley add a rich marine note to the dish. This dish is perfect for both festive dinners and light Mediterranean lunches. The lightness and balance of flavors make it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. Garnished with fresh basil leaves and drizzled with olive oil, it looks as appealing as it sounds. Enjoy every bite while immersing yourself in the atmosphere of sunny Italy!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 394.3
• Proteins: 16.8g
• Fats: 10.9g
• Carbohydrates: 54.7g

Ingredients

• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Basil: 20 g
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Parsley: 10 g
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Red onion: 50 g
• Mussels: 250 g
• Spelt: 500 g
• Tomatoes: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. Boil spelt in salted water. Cool down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spelt: 500 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Boil the mussels separately in water or white wine, adding bay leaf and a bit of parsley to the broth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mussels: 250 g
   • Parsley: 10 g

3. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and basil. Peel the tomatoes and chop them finely as well, mix everything with olive oil and spelt, season with salt and pepper, and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 50 g
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Basil: 20 g
   • Tomatoes: 150 g
   • Olive oil: 50 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste