Kasha and Bowties (Kasha Varnishkas) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Kasha and Bowties (Kasha Varnishkas) Recipe). Kasha is actually buckwheat and is a whole grain. It is mixed with onions and egg noodles to make this very simple and traditional Western European side dish. It is a staple at our holiday table and delicious drenched in pot roast or turkey gravy.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 2 quarts

Kasha and Bowties (Kasha Varnishkas) Recipe

Ingredients

1 (13.75 ounce) canchicken broth

¾ cup kasha (toasted buckwheat groats)

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie-shaped egg noodles

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 onions

diced

1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring the chicken broth to a boil with the kasha. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Bring pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 3

Pour the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the oil until lightly browned 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the drained pasta and kasha into the onions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Kasha and Bowties (Kasha Varnishkas) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 345.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.1g 22%

Carbohydrates: 59g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 7.7g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 48.7mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 35.5IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.7mg 59%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 144.4mcg 36%

Calcium: 31.6mg 3%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 81.5mg 29%

Potassium: 255.8mg 7%

Sodium: 331.1mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 66%

Calories From Fat: 69.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.