Spelt with caramelized vegetables and apples

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/4 cups polished spelt
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium turnip, cut into 1 cm pieces, + chopped tops
• 1 red apple, cut into 2cm pieces.
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation:

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the spelt and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 25 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and light golden, about 15 minutes.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the butter. Once melted, add the turnips, herbs, and apple and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, another 10–12 minutes.
4. Add the spelt and red pepper to the pan and stir. Season with salt and serve warm.