Ancient Goddess Spring Tabouli

Spelt Cous, cracked spelt grain is similar to bulgar or cracked wheat. If you don't have spelt cous, you can substitute couscous, quinoa, or bulgar for it. Use 6 cups of water, if you do.

Serves 6

4 1/2 cup water
3 cups Spelt Cous
1/2 teaspoon and a pinch of sea salt
1 small red onion, sliced (1/3 cup) or bunch of scallions, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced in match sticks
1 bunch parsley, chopped (2 cups)
juice of 2 lemons (1/2 cup) or to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
1/2 cup olives

Boil water with a pinch of salt, and add spelt cous. Simmer a few minutes until all the water's absorbed. Transfer hot grain to a large mixing bowl to cool. Then add carrots, onions, lemon juice, parsley, and olive oil. Stir and season with salt and oregano. Garnish with olives.

Improvisation

1. You can substitute other vegetables and herbs in season such as string beans, radishes and fresh dill, or use a more traditional vegetable and herb combination: tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, scallions, and fresh mint.