How To Cook Kamut Grain Recipes

KAMUT AND ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Make the toasted spiced pepitas: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, toss to combine pumpkin seeds and oil. Spread seeds out evenly on a small rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer toasted seeds to a small bowl, add coriander, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Make the kamut: Soak kamut in water for 8 hours or up to overnight. Drain and place in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add stock and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until kamut is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place squash, carrots, shallots, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 teaspoons coriander seeds in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Spread vegetables in one layer on a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and roast until vegetables are golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl along with kamut.
• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon zest and juice, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; season with salt and pepper. Add vegetable-and-kamut mixture and gently toss to combine. Stir in watercress, transfer to a large serving platter, and sprinkle with reserved pepitas.

KHORASAN WHEAT MARINARA

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan filled two-thirds with water to a boil. Add the khorasan wheat and cook until the grains have plumped and are tender but still chewy, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Drain.
• Meanwhile, put the oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and crushed red pepper in a medium skillet and set over medium heat. Once the oil starts to shimmer, stir until the garlic is lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil turns yellow, about 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes and their juices, 1/2 cup of water and basil. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium low and simmer gently until the sauce thickens, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Stir in the khorasan wheat and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil and serve hot.