Spelt: Crunchy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 cup carrots thinly sliced
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 cup green onions sliced (1-inch)
• 3 tablespoons soya sauce low-sodium
• 0.3 cup onion fresh minced
• 0.5 cup bell pepper red cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil 
• 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into pieces
• 1 cup farro uncooked
• 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Place spelt in a medium saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above grain. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, 1 hour or until tender.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large saut pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion and garlic; cook 30 seconds.
5. Add carrot, red pepper, and chicken; cook 5 minutes. Stir in spelt, sesame oil, and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce and green onions.