Discover the ancient grain Kamut® by trying out these 8 dietitian approved healthy, whole grain Kamut® recipes today!
Ancient grains – you see them everywhere today. They are grains that have been around for ages and are now coming back into the modern kitchen. And no wonder, there are so many nutritional benefits to be gained from them! You can check out my post on 10 Ancient Grains You Should Be Eating for more information. As a spin-off to my 10 ancient grains post, I’m doing a series of RD curated recipes featuring each ancient grain. I’ve already highlighted amaranth, barley, bulgur, farro and freekeh. Today I’m featuring the ancient grain Kamut®!
Kamut® (pronounced kah-moot) Khorasan grain is an ancient Egyptian variety of wheat, now called just Kamut® (an ancient Egyptian word for wheat). It is rich and buttery-tasting. The Kamut® grain has more protein and Vitamin E than common wheat and is a good source of fiber. While it is NOT gluten-free, some people who consider themselves sensitive to modern/common wheat report this ancient wheat variety seems easier to digest, causing less gastrointestinal distress or inflammation than they normally experience with modern wheat products.
Kamut® takes a little bit longer to cook than some whole grains, but you can soak the grains overnight to reduce cooking time. You can also make big batches and freeze it, using when needed on busy nights. Kamut® works great in pilafs, soups, breads, and cold salads. Any way you choose to eat it, this ancient grain is worth trying! To help out, I’ve gathered 8 delicious dietitian approved Kamut® recipes for you!
Spinach, Strawberry & Kamut Salad from Eat 80/20
Kamut and White Bean Salad with Pistachio Green Goddess Dressing from Tasty Balance Nutrition
Kamut Fruit Salad from Eat 80/20
Kamut Margherita Salad from MJ and Hungryman
Grilled Summer Veg Kamut Salad from Chef Catherine Brown at A Seat at My Table
Winter Squash Salad with Pomegranates, Goat Cheese & Kamut from Fork in the Road
Christmas Kamut with Pomegranate Seeds & Peas from Eat 80/20
Crock-Pot Hot Cereal With Kamut & Steel Cut Oats from Daily Dietitian
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