How to Make Vegetable and Farfel Kugel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetable and Farfel Kugel is a traditional Jewish dish that is a must-have at any holiday or special occasion. This delicious and comforting casserole dish is a combination of vegetables, eggs, and farfel, a type of egg noodle, all baked together to create a warm, hearty, and satisfying meal.

The word "kugel" is Yiddish for "ball" or "round," and the dish often takes the form of a pudding or casserole. It can be sweet or savory, and is a staple in Jewish cuisine. Vegetable and Farfel Kug...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups coarsely grated carrots
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 6 ounces matzo farfel
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 pinch ground paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch kugel

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery, and bell pepper; saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in spinach.
  • Place farfel in a strainer and pour about 4 cups boiling water over it to moisten. Add farfel to the vegetables along with pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Fold eggs into the farfel mixture and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 359mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 330mg