Best 6 Mexican Kasha Recipes
**Mexican Kasha: A Fusion of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey that blends the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the hearty goodness of kasha in this comprehensive guide to Mexican kasha recipes. Discover a delightful array of dishes that seamlessly merge traditional Mexican ingredients and cooking techniques with the unique texture and nutty flavor of kasha. From the classic One-Pot Mexican Kasha, where tender kasha simmers in a flavorful broth of aromatic spices, to the innovative Mexican Kasha Stuffed Bell Peppers, bursting with a medley of colorful vegetables and tangy salsa, this collection offers a tantalizing fusion of tastes and textures.
Indulge in the richness of Mexican flavors infused into hearty kasha dishes like the Mexican Kasha Enchiladas, where layers of soft tortillas, savory fillings, and melted cheese come together in perfect harmony. Experience a unique twist on traditional Mexican fare with the Mexican Kasha Tacos, featuring crispy taco shells filled with a flavorful kasha mixture and topped with a zesty salsa. And for those seeking a comforting and nutritious meal, the Mexican Kasha Soup, brimming with vegetables, beans, and tender kasha, promises to warm the soul and satisfy the appetite.
Explore the versatility of Mexican kasha in a variety of culinary creations, from the vibrant Mexican Kasha Salad, where colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing complement the nutty kasha, to the hearty Mexican Kasha Casseroles, where layers of flavorful ingredients bake together to create a satisfying and comforting dish. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning food photography, this collection of Mexican kasha recipes is sure to inspire your culinary creativity and tantalize your taste buds.
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
BEEF AND KASHA MEXICANA
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
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
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
TEX-MEX KASHA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 or 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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 CALIENTE
It was a love of kasha and memories of family that inspired Nancy Jane Richer of Knoxville, Tenn., to create this holiday recipe. Ms. Richer's father loved kasha and died on Thanksgiving more than a decade ago. Recently, Ms. Richer spotted wild turkeys in her winter vegetable garden. For her, it felt like a message. "It was a magical omen," Ms. Richer said. The result is this spicy take on kasha, created in memory of Ms. Richer's parents. The dish is robust enough to eat as a vegetarian main course, but also tempting as a side dish for everyone at the table.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories main course, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Immediately cover and turn off the heat. In a large skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium heat, add kasha and one-third of the beaten eggs. Stir, coating the kasha in the egg, and toasting the grains. Stir constantly, cooking until the egg is no longer visible. Add the just boiled broth and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has absorbed. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Once the butter has melted add onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion has softened, then add garlic. Cook garlic for a minute, until fragrant. Add the vegetable crumbles and cook just until hot. Add the scallions, Mexicorn, fire roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, lime, chili powder, cumin seeds and dry cumin, dry cilantro, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, tomatillo salsa and remaining eggs. Fold in the cooked kasha and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Scrape mixture into a lightly oiled 9 x 13 baking dish. Top the mixture with shredded cheese and bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes, until cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Allow to cool slightly before serving with additional tomatillo salsa.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 796 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BEEF AND KASHA MEXICANA
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
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:
- Use high-quality kasha. Look for kasha that is made from whole buckwheat groats and has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Avoid kasha that is made from broken or cracked groats, as it will have a less desirable texture.
- Rinse the kasha before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris from the kasha and will also help to prevent it from sticking together during cooking.
- Cook the kasha according to the package directions. Most kasha will need to be cooked in boiling water for about 15 minutes, or until it is tender and fluffy.
- Season the kasha to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices to taste. You can also add fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, for extra flavor.
- Serve the kasha as a side dish or main course. Kasha can be served with roasted vegetables, grilled chicken or fish, or a simple salad. It can also be used as a stuffing for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
Conclusion:
Kasha is a versatile and delicious grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. This Mexican-inspired kasha recipe is a great way to enjoy this healthy grain. The combination of kasha, black beans, corn, and tomatoes is flavorful and satisfying. This recipe is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. You can add more or less spice, depending on your taste. You can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini or bell peppers. Kasha is a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.
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