Spelt with Pistachio Mint Pesto & Salmon

Mint and pistachio are one of those combinations that instantly make a dish feel special. Blended into a vibrant pesto and stirred through our nutty Wholegrain Spelt, they create a fresh, fragrant base that's perfect with flaky roasted salmon. Finished with creamy feta and a squeeze of lemon, this is the kind of effortless dinner you'd happily serve to friends.

Written by Georgia Hughes
25 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Spelt with Pistachio Mint Pesto & Salmon
Ingredients
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • A splash of white wine
  • A few slices of lemon
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • 30g fresh mint
  • 50g fresh basil
  • 40g Parmesan, grated
  • 80g toasted pistachios
  • 110ml extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Wholegrain Spelt
  • 50g feta, crumbled
  • Chilli flakes (optional)

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Wholegrain Spelt
Wholegrain Spelt
250G
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Place the salmon fillets in an ovenproof dish with the white wine and lemon slices. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Roast for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily.
  4. Meanwhile, add the mint, basil, Parmesan, pistachios, olive oil and lemon juice to a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a little more olive oil if needed.
  5. Heat the Merchant Gourmet Wholegrain Spelt in a frying pan with a splash of water for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Stir through 3 heaped tablespoons of the pesto and cook for a further minute until warmed through.
  7. Divide the spelt between two bowls and top with the roasted salmon.
  8. Finish with the crumbled feta and a pinch of chilli flakes, if using.

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