Classic & Modern Spelt Recipes for Every Meal

Baked Spelt Shawarma Pitta Chips with Lemony Hummus

Bake spelt pitta wedges with a cumin and paprika shawarma rub until crisp, then dip into lemony hummus. Ready in 31 minutes and easy to make ahead.

Cook spelt falafel waffles in a waffle iron until crisp outside and soft inside. Lemon tahini sauce and no deep frying, ready in under an hour.

Sear pulled king oyster mushrooms in a smoky soy-maple glaze, then fill homemade spelt tortillas. Ready in 58 minutes.

Braise chuck in guajillo and ancho chile, then crisp it with Oaxaca cheese in spelt tortillas. Birria-style filling that keeps 3 to 4 days.

Sear chipotle-marinated chicken thighs and fold them into soft homemade spelt tortillas with lime slaw. No yeast, 70 minutes, serves 4.

Skillet-cook spelt flatbread in 3 to 4 minutes, then top with charred corn, lime crema and cotija for a soft, crisp-edged dinner in 55 minutes.

Roast crispy potatoes, then fold them into homemade spelt tortillas with eggs and beans. Four burritos, 55 minutes, and they freeze well.

Bake spelt-crumbed chicken cutlets at 220 C, top with mozzarella and marinara, and serve on toasted rolls. Crisp without frying, ready in 55 minutes.

Pan-toast spelt bread with corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and homemade Russian dressing for a crisp, melty lunch in 20 minutes.

Bake soft spelt rolls, fill them with thin-sliced roast beef and Swiss, and dip in a savory beef jus. Rolls can be baked a day ahead.

Bake a yogurt-spelt flatbread topped with seared steak, onion, pepper and provolone. Ready in 45 minutes with a soft base and crisp edges.

Bake spelt cheeseburger hand pies with seasoned beef, cheddar and pickles in a buttery crust. They freeze well and bake from frozen.

Braise chicken thighs in smoked paprika and tomato, then skillet-crisp them in homemade spelt tortillas. The filling keeps 3 to 4 days.

Shallow-fry spelt-crusted cod strips for crispy tacos with lime slaw. The crust stays light and dinner is ready in 55 minutes.

Pan-fry spelt sweet potato rosti until the edges crisp, then top with smashed avocado. Eight rosti, 44 minutes, and they reheat well for meal prep.

Pan-fry spelt courgette fritters until golden, then spoon on whipped feta with lemon. Ready in 47 minutes, with a crisp edge and a soft center.

Ten spelt bakes with apples, pears and pumpkin, from breakfast muffins and loaves to bars, cakes and tartlets, with make-ahead tips.

Nine spelt flatbread, wrap and pitta dinners built around pan-cooked chicken or prawns, with notes on texture, prep-ahead steps and serving.

Pan-fry crisp spelt chicken Milanese cutlets in a 12-inch skillet, then top with peppery rocket, lemon, and parmesan for a high-protein dinner.

Pan-fry spelt chicken schnitzel in sunflower oil for a crisp, wholegrain crust in about 35 minutes. Serve with lemon for a family dinner.