Recipe by Brynie Greisman

Sweet Potato and Kasha Casserole

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Sweet Potato and Kasha Casserole
Parve Parve
Medium Medium
24 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Egg - Tree nuts
2 Hours
Diets
- Vegetarian - Pescatarian - Gluten Free - Low Fat

This recipe is a bit of a “patchke,” but don’t be put off. It is nutritious and delicious and relatively low in fat. It can be enjoyed as a wonderful side dish or even as a main dish for vegetarians.

Ingredients

Onion Mixture

Kasha Mixture

  • 1 cup kasha

  • 1 large egg, separated, plus 1 whole egg

  • 2 cups hot water mixed with 2 teaspoons vegetable soup mix

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

  • generous pinch nutmeg

Topping

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • generous handful shelled pistachio nuts, chopped

Directions

Prepare the Casserole

1.

In a large frying pan, sauté the onions in the oil for 8–10 minutes or until they are golden. Remove the onions from the pan and reserve half for the kasha and half for the sweet potatoes.

2.

In the same pan (don’t wash it first!), combine the kasha with the egg white. Reserve the yolk. Cook this over a medium flame, stirring constantly, for about five minutes or until the kasha is dry and toasted.

3.

Remove from the heat. Slowly add the hot water and vegetable soup mix to the kasha. Be careful as it can splatter. Return the pan to the fire, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove the kasha from the heat and let it stand, covered, for five minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and cool slightly.

4.

Combine the kasha with half the sautéed onions. Add salt, pepper, egg, and reserved egg yolk. Mix well. Spread the kasha mixture in the bottom of a 9- x 13-inch (22- x 33-centimeter) greased glass baking dish. Press down lightly and into the corners to form a base for the casserole.

5.

Combine the other half of the sautéed onions with the sweet potatoes, eggs, oil, cornflake crumbs, sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Spread this evenly over the kasha layer.

6.

Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato layer. Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 minutes or until golden. It is ready when a knife inserted comes out clean. This casserole can be frozen.

Tips:

Save time by preparing the sweet potato/squash while the kasha is cooking. You can even use frozen squash (I cook it in bulk and freeze in cups, for soups and other dishes) — approx. 10 oz (300 grams), thawed and well drained.

Notes:

Kasha is 20 percent higher in fiber than oatmeal- it’s mostly soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol. It is a satisfying, heart-healthy food. It’s wheat-free and gluten-free as well. It’s available in whole, medium, and fine grains. One cup of kasha yields 3 cups when cooked.

Variation:

Instead of sweet potatoes, use butternut squash (I did). Use approx. 2 medium squash (3 lbs / 1.4 kilo). Pierce the squash in a few places with a sharp knife. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15 minutes or until tender, turning once after 8 minutes. Cool. Cut, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl and mash. You should have 2½ to 3 cups. Proceed as above.

Credits

Photography: Daniel Lailah Styling: Michal Leibowitz

Recipe tags

dairy free delicious freezer-friendly healthy healthy ingredients kasha kugel lactose free non-dairy pareve parve sweet potatoes versatile
Sweet Potato and Kasha Casserole

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Leah
Leah
3 years ago

So unique and so delicious!

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