KASHA WITH MUSHROOMS

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup whole or coarse grain buckwheat groats (kasha)
1 egg white
2 cups diced mushrooms, preferably shiitake
1 1/2 cups well-seasoned beef or chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Mix the groats with the egg white in a heavy quart-and-a-half saucepan. Place over medium heat and stir with a fork for two to three minutes, until the grains are separated.
Add the mushrooms and stock. Bring to a simmer, add the thyme, cover and cook over very low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams