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Kasha Varnishkes

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This lightened-up version of kasha varnishkes offers a healthier take on the classic Jewish comfort dish, featuring nutty buckwheat groats, tender bowtie pasta and savory onions.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 1 cups cooked whole wheat bow tie pasta
  • olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup kasha
  • 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
  • 1½ cups “riced” cauliflower (about ½ small raw cauliflower pulsed in food processor)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according in salted boiling water to directions, around 10 minutes. Can be prepared a day ahead of time.
  2. Beat one egg in a medium bowl. Add kasha and combine until coated.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Cook kasha and egg until kasha has separated and egg has cooked out. Add broth, bring to a boil then cover and reduce on simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. In another skillet, saute diced onion in olive oil over medium heat until slightly brown, around 7 minutes. Add riced cauliflower and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. After kasha has cooked, add onion and cauliflower mixture along with cooked pasta to pan. Cook another 5-10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Author: Shannon Sarna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: One-pot
  • Cuisine: Ashkenazi