Cauliflower and Spelt Gratin

Ingredients

• Spelt

  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup (200 g) spelt (see note)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) white wine
  • 3 cups (750 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf

• Gratin

  • 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
  • ¼ cup (55 g) butter
  • ¼ cup (40 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (750 ml) milk
  • 2/3 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup (100 g) Gruyère cheese (or other firm cheese), grated