Description
Recipes with buckwheat are a versatile and nutritious way to enjoy meals that are both delicious and healthy. From pancakes and bread to kasha, soba noodles, and muffins, buckwheat fits into sweet and savory recipes alike. Its nutty flavor pairs beautifully with fruits, vegetables, cheese, or chocolate, making it a true superfood for everyday cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup buckwheat groats
- 2 cups water or milk (for porridge)
- 1 cup buckwheat flour (for pancakes or baking)
- Fresh fruits (bananas, berries, apples)
- Vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, zucchini)
- Herbs and spices (cinnamon, garlic, parsley)
- Protein options (tofu, cheese, beans, eggs)
- Sweeteners like honey or maple syrup
- Cooking oils or butter
Instructions
- For porridge: simmer 1 cup buckwheat groats with 2 cups water or milk for 15 minutes until tender, then top with fruits, nuts, or honey.
- For pancakes: mix buckwheat flour with baking powder, eggs (or flax egg), and milk. Cook on a greased pan until golden.
- For savory bowls: cook groats, then mix with roasted vegetables, beans, or tofu and add dressing.
- For soba noodles: boil noodles, rinse, and serve cold with dipping sauce or hot in soup.
- For pilaf: sauté onions, garlic, and vegetables, add buckwheat groats, pour water, and cook until fluffy.
- For snacks: bake muffins, cookies, or bars using buckwheat flour combined with sweet or savory add-ins.
Notes
Toast buckwheat groats before cooking to enhance nutty flavor. Store cooked groats in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Healthy Recipes
- Method: Stovetop / Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: recipes with buckwheat, gluten-free, healthy, porridge, pancakes, soba noodles, kasha