KASHA VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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Kasha, a popular grain in Russian cookery, consists of toasted hulled buckwheat groats. Look for kasha in the cereal, grain, or flour section of your supermarket. You may use regular buckwheat groats, but they lack the nuutty, full flavor of kasha.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3-1 1/2 cups chicken broth or 1 1/3-1 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup dried kasha or 2/3 cup buckwheat groats, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup summer squash (yellow) or 1 cup zucchini, diced
1 cup carrot, peeled, chopped (2 medium)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine 1 1/3 cups broth or water and kasha. Bring to boiling; reduced heat. Cover and simmer till all of the liquid is absorbed, allowing 25 minutes for kasha (15 minutes if you use buckwheat groats.).
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt margarine or butter. Add broccoli, onion, squash or zucchini, and carrots. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or till vegetables are crisp-tender. Add kasha, basil, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • In a small mixing bowl stir together ricotta cheese and egg. Spoon half of the kasha mixture into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Spread ricotta cheese mixture evenly over layer in casserole. Spoon remaining kasha mixture over ricotta layer. Cover and bake in preheated 350F oven for 25-30 minutes, or till cheese is melted.

Sabeek Sabeekrahuman
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Falak tara Falak tara
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This is a classic dish that's always a crowd-pleaser.


Reowiena Smit
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


AbdulHakim Muhammed
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a large gathering. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.


Hollie Quinn
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I'm not a big fan of kasha, so I wasn't sure if I would like this casserole. But I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually really good!


Soyon Sarkar
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Overall, I thought this was an okay recipe. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.


KIPTOO BRIAN
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I would have liked the casserole to be a bit cheesier.


Otgoo Mishka
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I thought the kasha was a bit too overpowering in this dish.


Mangoor Alam
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and bland.


Syed Tauqeer Advocate
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Asad Candidates
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook kasha, and this recipe definitely fits the bill.


Ruwan Sameera
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Eloise Hook
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mavericj Gbona
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This is a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cold winter night.


Joe Storms
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Teeboner Vaslpygewana
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The kasha, vegetables, and cheese all come together perfectly.


Tera Ghum
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Shana Hubbard
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I'm not a huge fan of kasha, but this casserole was really good. The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the kasha added a nice texture.


Zack
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. I used a variety of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. The kasha added a nice nutty flavor to the casserole.