Chili con Kasha - Our Sample Day Recipe

Parents Helped Serve the Samples -- Kids Picked Their Toppings

Sample Day was great fun -- and our kids loved it! Want to try it at home? Here's the recipe:

CHILI CON KASHA

Serving Size for 6 persons : 3/4 Cup Portion

Olive Oil                                             1 TBSP

Onion, finely diced                             1 Each

Garlic, finely chopped                        1 Clove

Bell Pepper, small dice                      0.25 Each

Crush Tomatoes                                 1 14 oz can

Groats/Kasha                                      0.25 Cup

Veg Broth                                           14.5 Ounces

Kidney Beans                                     15 Ounces

Chili Powder                                       1 TBSP

Cumin                                                             1 TBSP

Cilantro, rinsed and tied                     0.25 Bunch

Bay Leaf                                             1 Each

Salt                                                      1 Tsp

Optional Topppings:

Scallions, finely chopped                   2 Each

Sour Cream                                         garnish

Cheddar Ch, Shredded                        garnish

DIRECTIONS

• In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

• Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes.

• Add garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes.

• Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add kasha and broth. Stir to blend.

• Cook, covered, 5 minutes.

• Add kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, and bay leaf.

• Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 40 minutes.

• Add salt to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and cilantro.

• Serve hot. If desired, serve with sour cream, chopped scallions, and

grated cheese on the side.

JGVL Associates, Inc. 11/25/2012 

And -- here are some more photos from the event:

Box of Kasha from North Shore Farm s- $2.99!

Chili con Kasha as served

A Happy Sampler!