Jewish Kasha Varnishkes Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 (12 cups)
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Israeli
Jewish Kasha Varnishkes Recipe
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Bowtie pasta, nutty toasted buckwheat, and a heap of golden caramelized onions—kasha varnishkes is the dish your carb-loving soul has been waiting for. An Ashkenazi Jewish staple that was built for big appetites and cold weather. It’s hearty, wholesome, and tastes like it came straight from a Brooklyn deli—minus the line and the guy yelling orders in the background.
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Ingredients
The Pasta:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 12 oz. Farfalle bow ties pasta
The Onions (& Optional Mushrooms):
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups yellow onion diced
- 8 ounces cremini or oyster mushrooms, sliced (optional)
The Kasha:
- 1 ¼ cup Kasha
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 ¾ cups unsalted vegetable stock or water
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- vegan sour cream
- thinly sliced chives
- parsley leaves
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the salt and farfalle, then cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, 9-10 minutes. If using mushrooms, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking and sauté until tender. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the kasha and toast over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, add the salt and black pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 12-14 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the kasha is tender.
- Add the cooked pasta and onion mixture to the skillet with the kasha. Stir gently to combine and warm through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve with vegan sour cream, garnished with chives or parsley, if using.
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Notes
- 🎭 Les Oignons Misérables:
- Take the time to caramelize the onions until they’re deeply golden and sweet—this is where a lot of the flavor comes from.
- Take the time to caramelize the onions until they’re deeply golden and sweet—this is where a lot of the flavor comes from.
- 🎯 Kasha Me If You Can:
- Even if your kasha is pre-toasted, toss it in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid. This keeps the grains separate and brings out a richer, nuttier flavor.
- Even if your kasha is pre-toasted, toss it in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid. This keeps the grains separate and brings out a richer, nuttier flavor.
- 🛳️ Stock Picks:
- Cooking kasha in vegetable stock instead of water gives it a deeper, more robust taste. If using salted stock, adjust the added salt in the recipe to keep the seasoning balanced.
- Cooking kasha in vegetable stock instead of water gives it a deeper, more robust taste. If using salted stock, adjust the added salt in the recipe to keep the seasoning balanced.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
1567mg
(65%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(12 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1567mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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