RECIPES

Chicken Tart with Kamut Berries and Spinach

This tart is a great dish to try using whole grains. The sweet, slightly nutty flavour of the kamut brings together the flavours of chicken and spinach in this unusual recipe.

Prep Time

15M

Cook Time

2H

Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) kamut berries
  • 3 cups (750 mL) water
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) onions, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) parsley, fresh, chopped
  • 10 cups (2.5 L) spinach
  • 3 eggs, medium
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 2% milk
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 cup (250 mL) carrots, matchsticks
  • 1 yellow pepper, diced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) old cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups (500 mL) chicken, cooked, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dill, fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) paprika
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) whole wheat flour
  • Instructions

    1. 1 Bring 3 cups (750 mL) of cold water to a boil in a large pot with a tight fitting lid. Add Kamut berries and simmer for 60 minutes with lid on. Alternatively, soak the kernels overnight, and then cook for 30-40 minutes until tender.
    2. 2 In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat and sauté onion, garlic and parsley a few minutes until softened. Add clean wet spinach, cover and cook 5 minutes or until wilted. Do not overcook spinach.
    3. 3 In a large bowl, beat eggs and mix well with milk, salt and pepper and cooked, drained kamut berries. Add spinach mixture, carrots, diced yellow pepper, cheeses, chicken, dill, paprika and flour.
    4. 4 Spray large tart pan, or casserole dish, with vegetable oil cooking spray and pour in mixture. Smooth down top and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Cut into wedges and serve.