Kasha Bowl with Vegetables and Chicken

This recipe is ideal for people who are lactose intolerant as Cheddar contains almost no lactose, and yogurt is generally well tolerated because of the good bacteria it contains. If you don’t have a problem digesting lactose, try the original version, the Kasha Bowl with Vegetables and Burrata. Simply replace the Cheddar cheese by 250 g (1/2 lb) of Burrata cheese, tempered.
Ingredients
250 mL (1 cup) white buckwheat (kasha)
375 mL (1 ½ cups) water
One pinch of salt
125 mL (1/2 cup) plain yogurt
15 mL (1 tbsp) basilic pesto
15 mL (1 tbsp) white balsamic vinegar
Zest of one lemon, finely grated
1 small clove garlic, crushed in a garlic press or finely chopped
500 mL (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in 4
Small drizzle of olive oil
1 litre (4 cups) baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 Lebanese cucumbers, julienned
1/2 fennel bulb, minced
400 g (14 oz) cooked chicken, sliced or diced
250 mL (1 cup) Canadian Cheddar, cubed
Fresh basil (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional information
Energy
530 Calories
Protein
49 g
Carbohydrate
42 g
Fat
20 g
Fibre
4.6 g
Sodium
414 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient and % DV*
Calcium
28 % / 362 mg
Niacin
176 %
Vitamin B6
85 %
Selenium
80 %
Pantothenic Acid
56 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
- Rinse the buckwheat in cold water. In a saucepan, bring the water, buckwheat and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, until the water is completely absorbed. Transfer to a large plate and let cool.
- In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the yogurt, pesto, vinegar, lemon zest and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the buckwheat has cooled off, transfer it into a bowl and add half the dressing. Mix well.
- In another bowl, toss the tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Divide the spinach into 4 bowls. Add the buckwheat. Garnish with the cucumbers, tomatoes, fennel, chicken and Cheddar.
- Serve with the remaining dressing and, if desired, garnish with fresh basil.
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