Spring Spelt Salad

Step 1

Place spelt and salt in a medium pot. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until spelt is tender and water is mostly absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cardamom and coriander, cook and stir 20 seconds Add asparagus and broccoli; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Step 3

Add vinegar and stir until evaporated, 1–2 minutes. Stir in edamame and kale, Remove pan from heat and stir until kale is wilted, 1–2 minutes. Add vegetable mixture to bowl with spelt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool.

Step 4

Once salad is cooled, mix in lemon juice and zest, parsley and remaining olive oil.