Kasha with Leeks and Toasted Pecans

Name: Kasha with Leeks and Toasted Pecans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 larges egg whites; 4 larges hard-cooked large eggs; 946 milliliters thinly sliced leek, separated into rings (about 3 leeks); 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided; 59 milliliters chopped pecans, toasted; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 411 grams vegetable broth; 59 milliliters water; 2 Tbsps water; 237 milliliters uncooked medium-grain kasha (buckwheat groats)

Need a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian side dish? Kasha with Leeks and Toasted Pecans could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 222 calories. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up egg whites, sugar, kasha, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place kasha in a medium saucepan; cook over medium-low heat 3 minutes, stirring often. Gradually add uncooked egg whites, stirring to coat.

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Egg Whites

Kasha

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Sauce Pan

Add 1/4 cup water, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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Broth

Water

Salt

Remove from heat.

Cut cooked eggs in half; remove yolks, and reserve for another use. Finely chop cooked egg whites.

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Egg Whites

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Egg

Add cooked egg whites and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to kasha mixture; stir well.

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Kasha

Cooking Oil

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add leek; saut 5 minutes.

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Leek

Add 2 tablespoons water and sugar; cover, reduce heat, and cook 2 minutes. Spoon 1 cup kasha into each of 4 bowls. Top each serving with 1/2 cup leek mixture and 1 tablespoon chopped pecans.

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Pecan Pieces