Best 6 Kasha With Squash And Pomegranate Recipes
Kasha with squash and pomegranate is a traditional dish that combines the nutty flavor of kasha, the sweet and earthy taste of squash, and the tangy sweetness of pomegranate. This hearty and flavorful dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy as a side dish with your favorite protein. The best part is that it's incredibly easy to make, and it's packed with nutrients.
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ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH WITH POMEGRANATE PEPITA RELISH
This roasted kabocha squash is caramely and naturally sweet, drizzled with whipped goat cheese and topped with pomegranate pepita relish. It's unreal!
Provided by How Sweet Eats
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the squash on the sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Roast the squash for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once during cook time. Note: we do eat the skin of this squash! It's super delicate and gets chewy and wonderful in the oven. If you're not into that, you can certainly peel the squash too.
- To make the goat cheese, place it in the bowl of your food processor with the garlic. Pulse a few times then blend it until it's smooth and no lumps remain. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- To serve, drizzle the squash with the whipped goat cheese. Top with the pomegranate pepita relish and eat!
KASHA WITH SQUASH AND POMEGRANATE
This salad works equally well with kasha or freekeh, both of which have a nutty-earthy flavor that serves as a great backdrop for sweet roasted butternut squash and sweet-tart, crunchy pomegranate seeds. Lately I have gotten into the habit of roasting diced butternut squash to keep on hand in the refrigerator for a few days; I usually don't know in advance what I am going to use it for; then one night it finds its way into a salad like this one, the next night into a risotto, and so on until it is time to roast up another one. Four cups diced squash looks like a lot, but it reduces down to about 1 1/2 cups when you roast it, so you will use it up quickly (I use all of it, for example, in this salad).
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Place diced squash on parchment, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt to taste and toss together until squash is thoroughly coated with oil. Spread out in a single, even layer on the baking sheet. Place in oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until squash is nice and tender and the edges are lightly colored (some can be charred). Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, toss together kasha or freekeh, pecans, pomegranate seeds, and chopped fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together vinegar, pomegranate molasses, allspice and salt to taste. Whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and walnut oil. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add black pepper if desired.
- Add squash to grain mixture. Add dressing, toss together and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 503, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
KASHA AND VARNISHKES
Steps:
- Heat oil, then saute onions until soft. Add carrots and saute until the onions take on some color. Add mushrooms, then garlic. Saute for 2 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix kasha with eggs and seasonings. Add the kasha egg mixture to the saute pan with the vegetables and cook over medium heat until dry looking and kernels separate. Add stock and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed and kasha is tender, about 12 minutes,. Mix in bowties. Serve with ketchup and/or gravy.
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
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 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 type of kasha: There are three main types of kasha: buckwheat, barley, and millet. For this recipe, buckwheat kasha is the best choice, as it has a nutty flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
- Soak the kasha: Soaking the kasha before cooking helps to soften it and reduce the cooking time. Simply place the kasha in a bowl of cold water and let it soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the kasha will add a lot of flavor to the dish. For a richer flavor, use a chicken or vegetable broth. If you're using a water, be sure to add some salt and pepper to taste.
- Don't overcook the kasha: Kasha is a quick-cooking grain, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy. Cook the kasha according to the package directions, or until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Add your favorite vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, or kale. Just be sure to chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
Conclusion:
This kasha with squash and pomegranate recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this ancient grain. It's perfect for a fall meal, as the squash and pomegranate add a touch of sweetness and tartness. The dish is also very versatile, so you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
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