These Kamut recipes are quick and simple to prepare and will go well with your healthy resolutions.
These Kamut dishes offer a lot of protein and complex carbohydrates to keep you going.
If you love couscous, then try our “Chicken and Couscous Recipes“, “Cauliflower Couscous Recipes” and “Couscous Soup“.
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How to Cook Kamut Grains
This little guide will teach you how to prepare Khorasan wheat berries from Kamut Brand.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kamut grains (uncooked)
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
Directions to Make
- 3 cups of boiling vegetable broth or water should contain 1 cup of Kamut. Set the thermostat to low
- For 30 to 40 minutes, cook the soaked grains with the lid on the saucepan. It takes 45 to 60 minutes for unsoaked grains
- When the Kamut is delicate and chewy, it is ready. There could be some liquid in the pot if you soaked it. Remove the liquid and serve
Other Kamut Recipes
Kamut and Roasted Vegetables Recipes
An ancient grain twice the size of wheat, Kamut has a buttery taste and a chewy bite. It goes well with carrots and squash that have been cooked with coriander.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup Kamut
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock or water
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 8 medium carrots peeled and cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces
- 4 shallots, peeled
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted and crushed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain
- 2 cups watercress
Directions to Make
- Turn the oven on to 350 degrees. Toss the oil and pumpkin seeds in a small basin. Spread the seeds out on a small baking sheet with a rim and roast them until crisp and brown
- Place the toasted seeds in a small bowl with the coriander, and mix well. Set aside after seasoning with salt and pepper
- Kamut should be soaked for eight hours. Placed in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting cover after being drained. Bring to a boil after adding stock
- Kamut should be simmered with the lid on for many minutes on low heat. Turn off the heat and drain
- Set the oven’s temperature to 425. Add the squash, carrots, shallots, 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Mix with salt and pepper after seasoning
- Vegetables should be spread out on a baking pan with a rim. Place in oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until veggies are golden brown and soft
- Place in a big bowl with the Kamut
- Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds, and vinegar in a large dish. Add salt and pepper to taste
- A mixture of Kamut and vegetables should be added, gently stir to incorporate. Add the watercress after stirring, then top with the saved pepitas
Creamy Chicken and Kamut Casserole Recipes
Have you ever had chicken and Kamut? We’ve all had chicken and rice before. This ancient grain gives the dish a fantastic chewy texture and is incredibly high in protein.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked Kamut, 1 cup uncooked, about 180g
- 1 1/2 cups (355ml) low-fat milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz (225g) chicken breast, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 large red pepper, chopped
- 4 cups chopped collard greens, about 6 large leaves
Directions to Make
- Set oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees C)
- Till there are practically no clumps left, combine the milk, flour, salt, and thyme in a mixing bowl. Place aside
- In an iron skillet or other oven-safe pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir continuously as you add the onions and garlic
- Give them approximately a minute to fry. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes after adding it
- For a few minutes, until the collard greens have wilted, add the pepper and collard greens
- Stir in the milk mixture in the skillet and reduce the heat a little (about medium-low). Cook for a minute or two, until the mixture, starts to thicken and bubble
- Be sure to stir frequently because the sauce will start to burn at the bottom
- Turn off the heat and mix in the Kamut. Sprinkle cheese on top
- Place the skillet in the oven and cook for about 2 minutes, until the cheese has melted
- Enjoy while hot!
Kamut, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup Recipes
Even though it’s straightforward, this soup has a lot of flavours right away, and it just gets better with time. In this recipe for chicken soup, you may swap out the Kamut with spelt, grano, or wheat berries.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Kamut berries, rinsed
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped carrot
- ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cans of fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ⅓ cup dried lentils
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons chopped celery leaves (optional)
Directions to Make
- Put Kamut in a little bowl. Pour boiling water over Kamut with caution. 30 minutes standing time, drain
- In a stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, tarragon, thyme, onion, and parsley, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring periodically
- Add the garlic and stir often for 2 minutes
- To the onion mixture, add the Kamut, broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes under cover with reduced heat
- Cook for 20 minutes, or until lentils are cooked, after adding the pepper. Remove the bay leaves
- Add chickpeas and boil for two minutes. If desired, add celery leaves as a garnish
Spiced Kamut and Chick Pea Salad Recipes
This Kamut and chickpea salad offer a tonne of complex carbohydrates, protein, healthy fat from the olive oil, and a whopping 17 grammes of fibre to keep you going.
Paprika and turmeric, which prevent cancer by reducing inflammation, are generously sprinkled on top of the salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked Kamut
- 1 can chickpeas
- 6-9 grape tomatoes chopped
- 1 clove garlic crushed/minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
Directions to Make
- In a large mixing basin, combine the Kamut, chickpeas, and tomato
- To create the dressing, combine the garlic, oil, paprika, thyme, and turmeric in a small dish
- Add the dressing to the Kamut mixture and swirl to coat well
- To taste, add salt and pepper
- Add pepper and salt to taste
Easy Kamut Pilaf Recipe
A fantastic, veggie-rich side dish is Kamut pilaf. Choose your own adventure and prepare it using any of the techniques mentioned on this page for how to cook Kamut!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kamut – uncooked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 3 cloves garlic – minced
- 1 ½ cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups kale – chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 3 green onions – chopped
Directions to Make
- Use your favorite technique from the list above to prepare the Kamut in vegetable broth
- In a big frying pan, heat the oil to medium. Cook the carrots, onion, and garlic together while stirring for about 7 minutes, or until the onions start to soften
- When the kale has turned a brilliant, bright green, add it to the pan and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked Kamut, vegetable combination, pumpkin seeds, and lemon juice. Serve after adding the green onions on top!
FAQs
Kamut is much richer in potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and vitamin E than normal wheat, and it contains up to 40% more protein and up to 65% more amino acids.
The great performance of Kamut flour in recipes is a result of its high gluten content.
It is also said that this grain aids in weight loss. Your metabolism is boosted by the fibre content, which also keeps you full and helps you resist cravings.
Free radicals are unstable cells that may lead to a variety of ailments, and the antioxidants in Kamut help fight against them. Kamut promotes strong, wholesome bones.
Conclusion
These are all Kamut recipes that you may attempt; you won’t be dissatisfied with the results, and they are both delicious and healthful.
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