Honey Spelt Porridge with Toasted Walnuts

Slow-simmered spelt porridge, enriched with milk and a bay leaf, finished with honey and toasted walnuts. It echoes the simple grain fare that might have fueled a Pompeian morning before the noonday rush in Garum on the Noonday Breeze.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 315 cal
• 5.6g protein
• 17.5g carbs
• 3.7g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 cup spelt grains
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Rinse spelt grains under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. 2Combine spelt, water, milk, bay leaf, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
3. 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains are tender and the porridge has thickened.
4. 4While the porridge cooks, toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes until fragrant.
5. 5Remove bay leaf, stir in honey, and serve topped with the toasted walnuts.