Turkish Carrot and Kasha Squares Recipe

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Turkish Carrot and Kasha Squares
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, toss the kasha over med-high heat for 1 minute until slightly fragrant.
  2. Stir in the broth; bring to a boil.
  3. Decrease heat to med-low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°; butter a shallow 2-quart baking pan .
  5. In a large skillet, heat the butter and cook the onion and carrots over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and the carrot is just tender, 6-8 minutes.
  6. Stir in the garlic, allspice, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the kasha, cooked vegetables, dates, parsley, mint, and eggs.
  8. Pat the mixture into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake until the loaf is firm and the top is crusty brown, about 50 minutes.
  10. Let the loaf stand in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 596.98 Kcal (2499 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.53g 27%
Cholesterol 170.55mg 57%
Sodium 783.61mg 33%
Potassium 688.95mg 15%
Total Carbs 70.05g 23%
Sugars 17.16g 69%
Dietary Fiber 8.29g 33%
Protein 38.83g 78%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 26%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 44%
Iron 80.5mg 447%
Calcium 113.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.3 Kcal (776 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.44g 27%
Cholesterol 52.94mg 57%
Sodium 243.23mg 33%
Potassium 213.85mg 15%
Total Carbs 21.74g 23%
Sugars 5.32g 69%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 33%
Protein 12.05g 78%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 44%
Iron 25mg 447%
Calcium 35.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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