Turkish Carrot and Kasha Squares

Time

Prep 30 min · Cook 50 min · 80 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, toss the kasha over med-high heat for 1 minute until slightly fragrant.

   1 min
2. 2

   Stir in the broth; bring to a boil. Decrease heat to med-low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

   15 min
3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350°; butter a shallow 2-quart baking pan. 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.

   8 min
4. 4

   Stir in the garlic, allspice, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the kasha, cooked vegetables, dates, parsley, mint, and eggs.

5. 5

   Pat the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until the loaf is firm and the top is crusty brown, about 50 minutes.

   50 min
6. 6

   Let the loaf stand in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.

   10 min

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