Spelt Risotto with Spring Onion, Kale & Thyme

Pearled spelt is a robust alternative to rice for a risotto, as coined by the word speltotto from the celebrity chef and food writer, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. This comforting dish is full of nutrients from kale, a curly-leaved variety of cabbage that originated in 2000 BCE and was referred to as Sabellian kale by writers such as Pliny and enjoyed at Roman banquets. It has since become