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Vegetable Kugel, Layered III (P, KLP)
Source: "More Than Grandma's Kugel: Cooks Can't Seem to Resist Giving the Traditional Jewish Side Dish Their Own Twist," by Marilynn Marter of the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Serves: 20

Broccoli Layer:
1 pound broccoli, fresh blanched or frozen, chopped fine
1 cup eggs or egg substitute
1/2 cup matzo meal
1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper

Carrot Layer:
1/2 cup oil or equivalent margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups matzo cake meal
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups carrots, shredded
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice

Cauliflower Layer:
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1-1/2 cups mushrooms
1 pound cauliflower, fresh blanched or frozen, chopped fine
1 cup eggs or egg substitute
1 cup matzo meal
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper

Prepare 9"X3" baking dish by rubbing with olive oil or non-dairy margarine.

Make Broccoli Layer:
Combine broccoli, eggs, matzo meal, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread in even layer in baking pan.

Make Carrot Layer:
Cream together oil, brown sugar, and egg.

In a separate bowl, combine cake meal, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to oil mixture. Blend in carrots, orange and lemon juice.

Spread over broccoli layer in pan, taking care not to mix vegetables.

Make Cauliflower Layer and Assembly:
Heat oil onions over low heat 20 to 25 minutes until translucent and golden brown. In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms. Let cool.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cauliflower, eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper. Add sautéed vegetables.

Spread over carrot layer, taking care not to mix vegetables.

Bake at 350°F for one hour or until a tester inserted in center comes out dry.

Poster's Notes:
I haven't tried this, but it sounds very good. I am adding it to my Passover menu for this year.

Posted by Caryn Bloomberg

Nutritional Info Per Serving: N/A