Kasha with Brown Butter Pears

By Rheanna Kish and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Kasha with Brown Butter Pears

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 362362 cal
pro 8 g8g pro
total fat 15 g15g total fat
sat. fat 9 g9g sat. fat
carb 53 g53g carb
fibre 5 g5g fibre
chol 40 mg40mg chol
sodium 142 mg142mg sodium
% RDI: -
calcium 1616 calcium
iron 99 iron
vit A 1616 vit A
vit C 55 vit C
folate 1111 folate

Kasha is toasted buckwheat, which is found in the health food section of grocery stores. Brown butter and sweet pears enhance its naturally nutty flavour. 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup kasha 3/4 cup kasha
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 soft ripe pears , peeled, cored and chopped2 soft ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 pinch cinnamon 1 pinch cinnamon

Preparation

In saucepan, bring milk and 2 cups (500 mL) water to boil. Stir in kasha and 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the sugar; return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring often, until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in skillet, melt butter over medium heat until foaming and nutty brown, about 2 minutes. Add pears, cinnamon and remaining sugar; cook, stirring, until pears are softened but still retain shape, about 5 minutes. Stir into kasha.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2009

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