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Healthy Recipes using Steel-Cut Einkorn

Savory Steel-Cut Einkorn Breakfast Bowl

Start your day with a nutritious breakfast bowl featuring steel-cut einkorn, sautéed greens, and a poached egg for a perfect balance of protein and fiber.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add steel-cut einkorn, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add kale, and sauté until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Poach eggs in simmering water for 3-4 minutes, then assemble the bowl with einkorn, sautéed kale, and a poached egg on top.

Einkorn and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A vibrant stir-fry packed with colorful vegetables and nutty steel-cut einkorn, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
  1. Cook steel-cut einkorn in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat, add bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot, and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add cooked einkorn and soy sauce to the skillet, mix well, and serve hot.

Einkorn Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

This refreshing salad combines steel-cut einkorn with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook steel-cut einkorn according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooled einkorn, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and lemon juice. Mix well and serve.

Einkorn Porridge with Berries and Nuts

A warm and comforting porridge made with steel-cut einkorn, topped with fresh berries and nuts for a wholesome breakfast.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 4 cups almond milk
  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, bring almond milk to a boil, add steel-cut einkorn, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until creamy.
  2. Serve porridge in bowls, topped with mixed berries, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Einkorn and Spinach Stuffed Peppers

These colorful stuffed peppers are filled with a savory mixture of steel-cut einkorn, spinach, and spices, making for a healthy and filling meal.

Ingredients
  • 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook steel-cut einkorn in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  2. In a bowl, mix cooked einkorn, chopped spinach, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff the mixture into halved bell peppers and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.

Einkorn Veggie Burgers

These hearty veggie burgers made with steel-cut einkorn, black beans, and spices are perfect for a healthy barbecue or weeknight dinner.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook steel-cut einkorn according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. In a bowl, mash black beans and mix in cooked einkorn, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form mixture into patties and cook on a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Einkorn and Apple Breakfast Muffins

Deliciously moist muffins made with steel-cut einkorn and fresh apples, perfect for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix together steel-cut einkorn, applesauce, honey, eggs, cinnamon, and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Einkorn and Lentil Soup

A hearty and nutritious soup featuring steel-cut einkorn and lentils, packed with vegetables and spices for a comforting meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add steel-cut einkorn, lentils, vegetable broth, and thyme, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until einkorn and lentils are tender.

Einkorn Pancakes with Banana and Walnuts

Fluffy pancakes made with steel-cut einkorn, ripe bananas, and walnuts, offering a delicious and healthy twist on a breakfast classic.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn flour
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix steel-cut einkorn flour, mashed banana, almond milk, and baking powder until smooth.
  2. Fold in chopped walnuts and heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Pour batter onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup.

Einkorn Quinoa Salad with Avocado

A nutritious salad combining steel-cut einkorn and quinoa with creamy avocado and fresh herbs, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut einkorn
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook steel-cut einkorn and quinoa separately according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled einkorn, quinoa, diced avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss gently and serve chilled or at room temperature.