Best 8 Mexican Kasha Recipes

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Mexican Kasha is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the nutty goodness of kasha, a type of roasted buckwheat grain. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its unique combination of spices, vegetables, and kasha, Mexican Kasha is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So, if you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Mexican Kasha a try – you won't be disappointed!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN KASHA



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It's fiesta time for your taste buds when the mild flavor of kasha is paired with avocado and tomato in robust seasonings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked medium roasted buckwheat groats
1 egg
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Mix buckwheat groats and egg. Cook buckwheat mixture in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until groats separate and dry.
  • Stir in water, butter, vinegar, salt, cumin, onions and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until groats are tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in avocado and tomato.

TEX-MEX KASHA



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 or 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon pure mild chili powder (see note)
3/4 cup buckwheat groats (kasha), preferably whole
3 cups canned tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium skillet. Add onion, celery, pepper and garlic and saute until onion is soft. Stir in oregano, cumin and chile powder along with kasha and tomatoes. Season to taste with pepper; reduce heat and cover. Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until liquid has evaporated and kasha is cooked.
  • Freeze. To serve, defrost, reheat slowly; sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook minute or two longer until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 439 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KASHA



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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

2 cups water
Salt to taste (I used 3/4 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup toasted buckwheat groats (kasha), preferably medium-cut (cracked)
1 egg

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



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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 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.

KASHA WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS



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Make and share this Kasha With Mushrooms and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debra Weiner

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried kasha
2 cups water
1/2 lb mushroom
2 large onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg
1 bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Heat a dutch oven pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and onions and saute until caramelized.
  • Beat one egg in a bowl, add dried kasha and mix thoroughly.
  • Heat a small skillet and add kasha/egg mixture.
  • Stir until kasha kernels are separated.
  • Once seperated, add kasha to onion/mushroom mix with two cups of water and one boullion cube.
  • Cover for about 10 mins and turn of heat.

BEEF AND KASHA MEXICANA



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Skillet dinner ready in 25 minutes! Serve your family this beef, kasha and vegetables dish with taco seasoning flavor - perfect for Mexican cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup uncooked buckwheat kernels or groats (kasha)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles, undrained
1 package (1.25 oz) 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag), thawed
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, if desired

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in kasha until kernels are moistened by beef mixture.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chiles, taco seasoning mix, corn and water. Heat to boiling. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kasha is tender.
  • Sprinkle cheese over kasha mixture. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

BEEF AND KASHA MEXICANA



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Trying to eat healthier but also looking to save money on dinner? Mixing ground meat with whole grains is a good way to do both. Here, kasha, a whole grain made from buckwheat, adds a delicious toasty flavor when mixed with ground beef, while also stretching the meat to make six servings. (From Betty Crocker's "Money Saving Meals" cookbook).

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup buckwheat groats or 1 cup dried kasha, kernels uncooked
1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 (1 ounce) package low-sodium taco seasoning
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons ripe olives, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 12" skillet, cook ground beef and onion over Medium-High heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in buckwheat kernels until moistened by beef mixture.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chiles, taco seasoning mix, corn and water; heat to boiling.
  • Cover; reduce heat to Low. Simmer 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until buckwheat is tender.
  • Sprinkle cheese over buckwheat mixture. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and olives before serving, if desired.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
  • Soak the kasha for at least 30 minutes before cooking to remove the bitter taste.
  • Rinse the kasha well before cooking.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to cook the kasha to prevent sticking.
  • Cook the kasha over low heat to prevent burning.
  • Stir the kasha frequently while cooking to prevent clumping.
  • Add more liquid to the pot if the kasha becomes too dry.
  • Season the kasha with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the kasha hot with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Kasha is a versatile and delicious grain that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a healthy lunch, or a satisfying dinner, kasha is a great option. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, kasha is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for something new to cook, give kasha a try. You won't be disappointed.

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