Best 8 Kasha And Bow Tie Pilaf Recipes

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Kasha and bow tie pilaf is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the nutty taste of kasha (buckwheat) with the delicate texture of bow tie pasta. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, as it can be easily customized to suit individual preferences. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or meat-based pilaf, or enjoy the addition of vegetables or nuts, there is a recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we will explore some of the best kasha and bow tie pilaf recipes, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

KASHA AND BOW-TIE PILAF



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Looking for a delicious side dish using Progresso® broth? Then check out this great pilaf made with kasha and pasta - ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (4 oz)
1 cup uncooked whole kasha (buckwheat groats)
1 egg, beaten
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (2 oz)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions, bell pepper and mushrooms in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet to plate.
  • In small bowl, stir kasha and egg, coating well. Cook kasha in same skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until browned and dry.
  • Return vegetables to skillet with kasha; stir in broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and kasha is tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Stir cooked pasta and parsley into kasha mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BOWTIE PASTA AND KASHA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups farfalle or bow tie pasta
1 cup medium roasted buckwheat groats
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetables oil
1 onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar and 2 tab water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
Minced dill and dill fronds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Mix kasha with the egg until grains are thoroughly coated. Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add white wine vinegar and water, cover and cook until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and evaporate liquid over high heat; continue to cook until onions are golden. Meanwhile bring chicken broth to a boil. Add pasta to the boiling water. Stir sugar into onions, then add kasha and saute, over low heat until kasha is tender, about 5 minutes to 8 minutes; adjust seasoning. Toss bow tie pasta with chicken broth. Serve kasha over bow tie pasta and serve with dill.

KASHA WITH BOWTIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups farfalle or bow tie pasta
1 cup medium roasted buckwheat groats
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetables oil
1 onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar and 2 tab water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
Sour cream; minced dill and dill fronds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Mix kasha with the egg until grains are thoroughly coated. Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add white wine vinegar and water, cover and cook until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and evaporate liquid over high heat; continue to cook until onions are golden. Meanwhile bring chicken broth to a boil and add pasta to the boiling water. Stir sugar into onions, then add kasha and saute, over low heat until kasha is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes; adjust seasoning. Serve over bow tie pasta and dollop with sour cream and dill.

KASHA



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A wonderful merging of flavors and textures! This beef and bulgur wheat veggie delight is just a little spicy and sure to warm the tummy.

Provided by Traveling_Is_Love

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound ground beef
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup diced tomato
2 cups beef broth
1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), uncooked
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, while stirring to crumble, until almost cooked through. Drain the grease, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in the celery, green onions, and tomato. Cook until the celery is tender, and the beef is browned.
  • Meanwhile, bring the beef broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the bulgur wheat, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until tender. Stir the bulgur wheat into the vegetables and beef, and season with salt and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 458.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

KASHA PILAF WITH ALMONDS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 egg whites
1/2 cup kasha
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 rib celery, sliced thin
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup chicken stock or broth
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt, if desired
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a nonstick saucepan beat the egg whites slightly; then spoon off and discard about a teaspoon.
  • Mix kasha with the remaining whites. Stir frequently over medium heat until each grain is separate and dry.
  • Push kasha to one side of the pan and add oil to the pan. When it is hot, add celery and onion and saute over medium heat a few minutes until onion begins to soften and brown.
  • Add chicken stock; combine ingredients in the pan and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cover pan and simmer about 15 minutes, until kasha is tender. Stir almonds into kasha.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 424 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KASHA VARNISHKES



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This is one of the great Jewish comfort foods. It's easy to put together, and leftovers make a surprisingly delicious breakfast. Find kasha with other grains or in the kosher foods section. -Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup roasted whole grain buckwheat groats (kasha)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups chicken broth, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute onions and mushrooms in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned, about 9 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside., Combine buckwheat groats and egg in a small bowl; add to the same skillet. Cook and stir over high heat for 2-4 minutes or until buckwheat is browned, separating grains with the back of a spoon. Add the hot broth, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil; add onion mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Drain pasta; add to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

KASHI AND WILD RICE PILAF



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Apples, fruit juices, currants and cranberries bring a refreshing tang to this pilaf. It's my adaptation of a different recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-3/4 cups water
1-1/4 cups unsweetened apple juice or cider
1 cup Kashi whole grain pilaf
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium tart apples, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried currants
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, apple juice, pilaf and wild rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain if necessary., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes. Stir in apples and green onions; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until apples are crisp-tender. Stir in the orange juice, cranberries, currants, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Stir in pilaf mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with pecans and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KASHA PILAF



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Serve this pilaf with braised veal shanks.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     grains and rice, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups kasha
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, toast kasha over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until it darkens and starts to smell nutty, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add oil, heat for a few seconds, then add onion and sauté about 3 minutes, stirring. Pour in broth or water, add salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cover pot, turn heat to low, and cook until kasha is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 333 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and aromatic spices will make your pilaf more delicious.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding the rice: This will help them caramelize and develop their flavor.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: This will remove the starch and help the rice cook evenly.
  • Use the right amount of liquid: The ratio of liquid to rice is important for getting the right texture. For pilaf, you want the rice to be fluffy and separate, not mushy.
  • Cook the pilaf over low heat: This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pot.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb the remaining liquid.

Conclusion:

Kasha and bow-tie pilaf is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and grains, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. With its colorful presentation and delicious taste, kasha and bow-tie pilaf is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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