Best 6 Kasha Varnishkes With Mushrooms Recipes

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Kasha varnishkes is a classic Ashkenazi Jewish dish that combines buckwheat groats (kasha) and bow-tie pasta (varnishkes) with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and carrots. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is often served as a main course or side dish. The dish is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, where buckwheat was a staple grain. Kasha varnishkes is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Some common variations include adding different types of vegetables, such as peas, corn, or green beans. Meat or poultry can also be added for a more substantial meal. The dish is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Kasha varnishkes can be served hot or cold. It is often served with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. The article provides two recipes for kasha varnishkes: a classic recipe and a vegan recipe. The classic recipe uses chicken broth and butter, while the vegan recipe uses vegetable broth and olive oil. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.

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

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 AND VARNISHKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or 1 tablespoon canola oil and 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 large carrot, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups thinly sliced trimmed creminis (stems removed before slicing)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup kasha (whole or coarse)
1 egg
Salt and pepper
2 cups beef stock, chicken stock, vegetable stock, or liquid from simmering 1/2 ounce of dried porcini mushrooms in 2 1/2 cups water, or, if all else is unavailable, water
1/2 pound bowties, cooked according to package instructions

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 VARNISHKES AT WOLFF'S IN NEW JERSEY



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Packaged bow-tie noodles,large and small, quickly replaced the flat homemade egg noodles in the American version of kasha varnishkes. The trick to a good kasha varnishke is to toast the whole-grain buckwheat groat well over a high heat for 2 to 4 minutes until you start smelling the aroma of the kasha. This will seal the groats so that there is a nutty, crunchy taste to them, a good foil to the soft taste of the noodles.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     Pasta     Side     Purim     Sukkot     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Kosher     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 6 to 8 servings (M)w/chicken fat/bouillon; (P)w/margarine/water

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large onions, sliced in rounds
2 to 3 tablespoons margarine or chicken fat
1 large egg or egg white, slightly beaten
1 cup medium or coarse kasha
2 cups water or bouillon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
N/A freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound large or small bow tie-shaped noodles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of the margarine or chicken fat in a heavy frying pan with a cover until golden. Remove to a plate.
  • 2. Beat the egg in a small mixing bowl and stir in the kasha. Mix, making sure all the grains are coated. Put the kasha in the same frying pan, set over a high heat. Flatten, stir, and break up the egg-coated kasha with a fork or wooden spoon for 2 to 4 minutes or until the egg has dried on the kasha and the kernels brown and mostly separate.
  • 3. Add the water or bouillon, salt, and pepper to the frying pan and bring to a boil. Add the onions, cover tightly, and cook over low heat, steaming the kasha for 10 minutes. Remove the cover, stir, and quickly check to see if the kernels are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. If not, cover and continue steaming for 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain.
  • 5. When the kasha is ready, combine with the noodles. Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with the parsley and coriander. If desired, add a bit more margarine or chicken fat.

KASHA WITH MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole or coarse grain buckwheat groats (kasha)
1 egg white
2 cups diced mushrooms, preferably shiitake
1 1/2 cups well-seasoned beef or chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the groats with the egg white in a heavy quart-and-a-half saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir with a fork for two to three minutes, until the grains are separated.
  • Add the mushrooms and stock. Bring to a simmer, add the thyme, cover and cook over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

KASHA VARNISHKES



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Kasha, toasted hulled buckwheat, is not what you would call versatile. But kasha varnishkes - kasha, noodles (typically bow ties), loads of slow-cooked onions and fat - is an amazing dish, one I used to beg my grandmother and mother to make for me, one that shows kasha in a light that does not shine on it elsewhere, at least in my repertory.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped onions, or more
1/2 cup rendered chicken fat or olive oil
3/4 cup kasha (buckwheat groats)
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 pound farfalle (bow-tie) or other noodles.

Steps:

  • Put onions in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Cover skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, until onion is dry and almost sticking to pan. Add fat or oil, raise heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is nicely browned, at least 10 minutes or so longer.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a separate, medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, stir in the kasha and about a teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer until kasha is soft and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Let stand, off heat and covered.
  • Salt the large pot of boiling water and cook noodles until tender but still firm. Drain and combine with the onions and kasha, adding more fat or oil if you like. Season with salt and lots of pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 604, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 456 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful mushrooms, and a good quality broth will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the vegetables and mushrooms, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the kasha according to package directions: Different brands of kasha may have different cooking times, so be sure to follow the instructions on the package.
  • Use a non-stick skillet: A non-stick skillet will help to prevent the kasha and varnishkes from sticking to the pan.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Kasha varnishkes with mushrooms is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and mushrooms, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. With its hearty flavor and satisfying texture, kasha varnishkes is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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