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Einkorn with vegetables and goat cheese

Einkorn with vegetables and goat cheese is a vegetarian dish for 4 people, ready in 40 minutes, easy to make, for about €3.20 per serving. The einkorn cooks in water and stays slightly chewy, zucchini and tomatoes soften gently with onion and garlic, and crumbled fresh goat cheese melts softly over the warm dish. The key is not overcooking the vegetables so they keep some bite.

Tonight, einkorn from Haute Provence cooked with zucchini and tomatoes, topped with fresh goat cheese.

Einkorn with vegetables and goat cheese
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.20
Calories per person
540 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall

Einkorn has that slightly rustic grain that stays a bit firm even after twenty five minutes of cooking. Mixed with zucchini and tomatoes softened in olive oil, it turns tender without ever becoming mushy. Crumbled fresh goat cheese on top melts gently against the warm dish and adds a creamy, slightly tangy note that wakes up the whole plate.

This dish works just as well on a weeknight, when you want something simple and not too heavy, as on a Sunday when you set it in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves. It appeals especially to people who like grains and summer vegetables, and it's easy to make for guests since it's served warm, not hot.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Einkorn 300 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Zucchini 2
  • Tomatoes 3
  • Onion 1
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Basil 1 sprigs

Dairy

  • Fresh goat cheese 160 g

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the einkorn in salted water. 25 min

    Taste it, it should stay slightly chewy.

  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil. 5 min

    Cook over low heat.

  3. Add the diced zucchini, then the tomatoes, and let cook. 12 min

    Salt at the end so they keep their firmness.

  4. Mix the drained einkorn with the vegetables.

    Keep a little cooking water to loosen the mix if needed.

  5. Serve with the crumbled goat cheese and basil.

    The goat cheese melts gently on the warm dish.

Our tips to get it right

  • Cut the zucchini and tomatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate and keep the same texture.
  • If you can't find einkorn, you can use spelt or pearled spelt instead, but check the cooking time on the package since it varies.
  • Save a little raw olive oil to drizzle over the dish right before serving, it brings out the flavor of the goat cheese and vegetables.

The variations

  • Swap the fresh goat cheese for crumbled feta for a saltier, firmer version.
  • Add cooked chickpeas or lentils for a version with even more plant based protein.
  • For a faster version, use pearled spelt, which cooks in about 15 minutes instead of 25.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with young leaves
  • Grilled country bread
  • A glass of white grape juice

Storage

This dish keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well because of the fresh goat cheese and cooked vegetables. Reheat it gently in a pan or in the microwave with a splash of olive oil.

Questions about this dish

Can you use a different grain instead of einkorn?

Yes, spelt, pearled spelt, or even bulgur work well. Just adjust the cooking time according to the package instructions, since it varies a lot between grains.

Can you make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the einkorn and vegetables the day before and store them separately in the fridge. Mix everything together and add the fresh goat cheese right before serving to keep its creamy texture.

Is this dish good for kids?

Some kids like the chewy texture of einkorn, others prefer a softer grain like rice. You can also swap the fresh goat cheese for a milder cheese if the goat cheese flavor is too strong for them.

Why rinse the einkorn before cooking it?

Rinsing removes some of the surface starch, which makes the grain milder once cooked and keeps the grains from sticking together too much.

How long does it take to make an einkorn with vegetables and fresh goat cheese?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in an einkorn with vegetables and fresh goat cheese?

About 540 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does an einkorn with vegetables and fresh goat cheese cost?

About €3.20 per serving, or €12.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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