Asparagus Tomato Gratin with Spelt

Name: Asparagus Tomato Gratin with Spelt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 250 g spelt grits; 2 tsp vegetable stock powder; 500 g white asparagus; 4 tbsp grated Emmental cheese; 2 beef tomatoes; Salt; ground pepper (freshly ground); butter (for greasing the dish)

Prep: 15min

| Servings: 2 | Cook: 40min

A fresh and vibrant dish featuring tender asparagus and juicy tomatoes atop a hearty spelt grits base, finished with melted Emmental cheese. This recipe showcases the best of fruit vegetables and is part of the Spoonsparrow collection.

Ingredients

250 g spelt grits
2 tsp vegetable stock powder
500 g white asparagus
4 tbsp grated Emmental cheese
2 beef tomatoes
Salt
ground pepper (freshly ground)
butter (for greasing the dish)

Instructions

1.
Bring the spelt grits to a boil with 1/2 liter water and the vegetable stock, then let them soak for 15 minutes. Peel the asparagus, trim the ends, bundle them, and cook in boiling salted water for 12 minutes until al dente. Drain well.
2.
Spread the cooked spelt grits into a well-greased baking dish. Wash the tomatoes, slice them, and layer them with the asparagus spears over the grits. Sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake at 200°C (392°F) for 10 minutes until golden. Season with salt and pepper.