Kasha and Chickpeas with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Serves 4 to 6
Time 30 min

Sweet caramelized onions and mushrooms complement the nutty, toasted flavor of kasha. Look for kasha in the bulk aisle or find it with packaged beans and grains. Serve this dish alongside roasted chicken or pork.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 cupkasha (roasted buckwheat groats)
    1/4 teaspoonplus 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
    2 tablespoonsplus 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    2yellow onions, thinly sliced
    1 tablespoonmirin
    1/2 poundcremini mushrooms, sliced
    2 tablespoonschopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
    1 tablespoonfinely chopped garlic
    1 can (15-ounce)garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), drained and rinsed

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Method

Bring 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water to boil in a medium pot over high heat.


Stir in kasha, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the oil.


Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until tender.


Remove from heat and set aside.


Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.


Add onions and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat.


Add mirin and 1 tablespoon water, cover, and cook gently over medium low heat until onions are soft and translucent, 12 to 14 minutes.


Add mushrooms, raise heat to high and cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are browned, 6 to 8 minutes.


Reduce the heat to low, add parsley, garlic and chickpeas and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.


Lightly fluff kasha with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl or platter.


Spoon the chickpeas and vegetables over the kasha.


Garnish with parsley, if you like, and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

280

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

430mg

Total Carbohydrate

44g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

10g

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