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vegan kasha varnishkes with mushrooms and tomatoes in a bowl.

Vegan Kasha Varnishkes with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

5 from 2 votes
This savory side dish features fresh vegetables and herbs - a vegan version of the traditional kasha with bowties.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish, Mediterranean
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups farfalle noodles uncooked
  • 1 cup medium kasha uncooked
  • cup aquafaba
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms chopped
  • 4 green onions, divided into white and green sections chopped
  • 1 cup fresh tomato chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Medium bowl
  • Frying pan
  • paring knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the farfalle for 13 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, mix the kasha well with the aquafaba in a medium bowl.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat for a minute. Add the kasha to the pan. Stir constantly and cook for about 3 minutes until the kasha is fragrant and lightly browned.
  4. Remove the kasha from the pan. Add the other tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped mushrooms, white parts of the green onions, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the vegetable broth and kasha to the pan. Bring to a boil, Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  6. Check the mixture in 7 – 10 minutes. It is done when the kasha is fluffy.
  7. Stir in the cooked farfalle, green onions, and chopped fresh rosemary.

Notes

Use medium kasha.
Aquafaba is the liquid from canned chickpeas.
Cut the tomato in half and remove the seeds before chopping it

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