Best 4 Kasha Vegetable Casserole Recipes
Kasha vegetable casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. It can be made with kasha (buckwheat groats), which is a gluten-free and protein-rich grain, or with quinoa, another gluten-free and healthy grain. Kasha vegetable casserole is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables, making it a budget-friendly and sustainable option. It can be served as a main course or a side dish, and is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
KASHA
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
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
For years I have had uneven results with buckwheat groats, or kasha, as the dry-roasted grains are called. I have tried different methods, both stovetop and oven, and usually mixed the grains with an egg before cooking. Sometimes my grains cooked up to a mush, other times they held their shape but still seemed rather soft and indistinct. I sort of gave up on kasha for a while, opting for more predictable grains and pseudo-grains like quinoa and spelt. But I love the flavor of buckwheat, so this week I took another stab at buckwheat groats with a box of medium-grain kasha I bought at the supermarket - and everything changed. These grains were cracked, like bulgur, something I hadn't seen before. I followed the directions on the box, and they turned out perfect -- dry and fluffy, with the wonderful nutty/earthy buckwheat flavor I find so appealing. To see if it was the cut of the grain only or the combination of the cut of the grain and the cooking method that gave me such good results, I used the exact same cooking method using whole toasted buckwheat groats. The whole groats turned out better than any I had made before, but they took three times as long to cook than the cracked groats, yielded a little less, and because all of the egg is not absorbed by the whole grains the way it is by the cracked grains, which have more cut surfaces to absorb the egg, you get some egg flakes floating on the top of the cooked kasha, which is not very attractive (though it's easy to remove them).
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, dinner, lunch, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water, salt, and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once it reaches the boil turn off heat and cover.
- Meanwhile, beat egg in a medium bowl and add kasha. Mix together until grains are thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Transfer to a medium-size, wide, heavy saucepan (I use Analon nonstick), place over high heat and stir egg-coated kasha constantly until grains are dry, smell toasty, and no egg is visible, 2 to 3 minutes. Add just-boiled water, turn heat to very low, cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes for cracked kasha, 30 minutes for whole kasha, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Remove lid from pan, place clean dish towel over pan (not touching the grains), and cover tightly. Let sit undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
KASHA VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Kasha, a popular grain in Russian cookery, consists of toasted hulled buckwheat groats. Look for kasha in the cereal, grain, or flour section of your supermarket. You may use regular buckwheat groats, but they lack the nuutty, full flavor of kasha.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan combine 1 1/3 cups broth or water and kasha. Bring to boiling; reduced heat. Cover and simmer till all of the liquid is absorbed, allowing 25 minutes for kasha (15 minutes if you use buckwheat groats.).
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt margarine or butter. Add broccoli, onion, squash or zucchini, and carrots. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or till vegetables are crisp-tender. Add kasha, basil, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a small mixing bowl stir together ricotta cheese and egg. Spoon half of the kasha mixture into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Spread ricotta cheese mixture evenly over layer in casserole. Spoon remaining kasha mixture over ricotta layer. Cover and bake in preheated 350F oven for 25-30 minutes, or till cheese is melted.
KASHA WITH VEGETABLES
Kasha boasts a wonderfully nutty flavor when toasted. You can buy it already toasted. If you buy the untoasted variety, toss it lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat until it colors. Hearty, but not too heavy, kasha is a staple of Northern Europe and Russia traditionally served as an accompaniment to meats, in pilafs or as the essential ingredient in many traditional Jewish dishes like kasha varnishkes. Exotic though it may sound, kasha is just basic buckwheat groats, used like a grain, but botanically just a cousin of true grains. Once only available through specialty grocers, you'll find kasha in many health food stores and supermarkets now as well. So, by all means, go nuts with kasha!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soak the dried mushrooms (shiitake or porcini are very flavorful) in water until soft.
- Drain, saving the soaking water, and slice, discarding any tough portions.
- Add the groats to 3 cups boiling water (including the mushroom-soaking liquid), lower heat, and add the carrot, the onion and the mushrooms.
- Cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
- Add salt or natural soy sauce to taste.
Tips:
- Choose the right kasha. There are three main types of kasha: roasted, buckwheat, and whole wheat. Roasted kasha has a nutty flavor and is the most common type used in casseroles. Buckwheat kasha has a slightly bitter flavor and is a good source of fiber. Whole wheat kasha is mild in flavor and has a chewy texture.
- Use a variety of vegetables. The vegetables in this casserole can be customized to your liking. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers. You can also add frozen or canned vegetables, such as corn, peas, or green beans.
- Season the casserole well. This casserole is simple to make, but it's important to season it well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
- Top the casserole with cheese. Adding a layer of cheese to the top of the casserole will give it a golden brown crust and make it even more delicious. You can use any type of cheese you like, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
- Bake the casserole until golden brown. The casserole should be baked for about 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and bubbly. Serve the casserole hot, garnished with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Kasha vegetable casserole is a hearty, healthy, and delicious dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. This casserole is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. It's a perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a potluck dinner.
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