Granadir or Grenadier is the most comforting and tasty meal that you can make with pantry staples! This is a quick and easy vegan version.
About this granadir
Many times you make a meal with what you have on hand and that's how I made this pasta once and it became a staple. I would add the herbs I have on hand, or peas too! Little did I know that this was a common peasant food in Slovakia!
Slovakia, the Slovak Republic is a landlocked country in Europe. It is surrounded by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the southwest, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. The cuisine of Slovak has a heavy influence by its neighboring countries, especially Austria and Czech. As a part of my exploration, I tried and enjoyed a couple of dishes from this country. We loved the garlic and potato soup too.
You can tweak this granadir recipe as you wish. Use any leftover potatoes or pasta in this amazing recipe. This is a great way to turn the leftovers into an amazing meal. This meal is just like having potato curry mixed with pasta. This is so popular as potato pasta in our home. Adjust the cayenne or paprika according to your taste preference.
You can either cook the potatoes along with sautéed onion, like how we do our traditional potato curry. If you are in time crunch, boiled potatoes can be added too, just like in this recipe. This recipe is so forgiving that it allows variations without compromise on comfort.
I make this vegan version often of granadir (skipping the ham) and hence use oil. You can use butter instead.
Onion and potato mixed with cooked grains or pasta or even stuffed in a sandwich makes an amazing meal. For an easy weeknight meal, this would be a great option.
If you are conscious about the carbs, swap with a high protein pasta like quinoa or garbanzo pasta. We love that version too.
Ingredients
To make this comforting granadir, you will need the following ingredients:
Onion - you can use any type of onions.
Pasta - This recipes uses macaroni. You can use any pasta shape. Use garbanzo pasta for a protein rich meal
Oil/butter - to cook onions and potatoes. Use oil for vegan option.
Paprika - adds a spicy kick. Adjust as per taste tolerance. You may substitute with cayenne if you do not have cayenne.
Salt - gives flavor
Water - to cook pasta
Serving Suggestions
This granadir is a comforting meal by itself. You can serve it as such. However, this becomes super cozy meal when you serve with garlic bread or cheese garlicky pull apart rolls. Add a side salad, like this kochumber for an enhanced meal idea.
This is also a simple and tasty side that you can make for any gatherings. Comfort food always ranks first as everyone will want more of it.
Storage
Honestly, you will not have any leftovers of this grander. if any, you can store in the refrigerator for a couple of days. reheat it on the stove top or in a microwave and serve. Leftovers are great for next lunch.
More Pasta Recipes
Pasta is a comfort food! A weeknight dinner of pasta makes everything smooth. Like this granadir, Haluski is another simple comfort food that our family loves. Here are some quick pasta recipes for you weeknight dinner.
Creamy Marinara Pasta in Instant Pot
Protein Rich Creamy Gochujang Noodles
Granadir
Ingredients
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 4-5 smaller size Potatoes cooked
- 1¼ + 2` tsp Salt
- 2½ tsp Paprika
- 200 g Pasta
- 4 tbsp Oil/Butter
- Water to cook pasta
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes, and peel and chop them to half inch chunks.
- In the meantime, cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they turn translucent. Add the chopped potatoes, salt and cayenne, cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, combine well and sauté for 3 more minutes.
- Serve hot or warm.
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
This certainly sounds delicious Radha.
Sneha's Recipe says
A quick and delicious meal that is Radha!
Radha says
Yes, and comforting too! Thanks Wendy!
Radha says
Yes, Sneha! Thanks Sneha!
Evelyne CulturEatz says
This totally sounds like pure comfort!
Margaret@Kitchen Frau says
Yum, I bet this is tasty. The kick of spice makes it extra special.
Amy says
Total comfort food! yum!
Neha (My Culinary Expressions) says
This granadir looks a wholesome dish with interesting flavors. The buns alongside this dish make a satisfying combo. Winter will soon be knocking and so will the urge for such cozy comforting meal.
Mayuri Patel says
Radha, I can't wait to try out this vegan version of granadir. Such a simple but flavourful pasta dish and so different from the usual sauce, cheese type. Am sure my DIL will love this as she loves anything with potatoes in it.
magicalingrdnts says
Yes, this is a simple dish with pantry staples. Thanks Mayuri.
Archana says
Wow! I absolutely love this dish. Perfect for the rainy days we seem to have even now.
magicalingrdnts says
Simple and comforting with pantry staples. Thanks Archana!