Ten Ways To Eat More Buckwheat
Buckwheat is a wheat substitute. It comes from a flowering plant that is distantly related to knotweed and rhubarb. Despite its name, Buckwheat is not related to wheat and is completely gluten-free. It does however taste and behave quite similarly to wheat.
Buckwheat is very beneficial to our health and is thought to help lower cholesterol, fight diabetes and aid digestion! All of these are great reasons to eat more Buckwheat, but just in case you needed more tempting have a look at our ten ways to use buckwheat…
Cabbage leaves filled with a gorgeous stuffing made from kasha and vegetables, coated in a homemade tomato sauce. A hearty and warming dish that is simple to make, and tastes delicious!
Looking for the ultimate cozy breakfast to kickstart your day? Say hello to this scrumptious Toffee Apple Porridge recipe from Healthy Supplies!
Imagine warm, creamy oats swirled with the rich sweetness of toffee and the crisp, tart goodness of apples. This delightful combo is like a comforting hug for your taste buds, perfect for those chilly autumn mornings.
Spinach, Buckwheat and Egg Bake (via thehealthyfoodie.com)
This dish makes for a wonderful weekend brunch recipe! It bakes walnuts, buckwheat groats, chia seeds, eggs, spinach, nutmeg and other ingredients to make a wonderful gluten-free savoury brunch dish. Check out the full recipe here…
Buckwheat Noodle Ramen (via rasamalaysia.com)
These buckwheat noodles are really easy to make. This recipe calls for Japanese fish cakes, spinach and shimeji mushrooms but this can easily be made vegetarian friendly by using puffed tofu, spinach and maitake mushrooms!
Almond and Buckwheat Pizza Crust (via ohsheglows.com)
For those of you with a gluten-intolerance, pizza is generally a big no-no.This recipe saves the day with a gluten-free crust made from ground almonds and buckwheat flour! Top with a tomato sauce and your favourite ingredients for a gluten-free taste of Italy! Here is the recipe…
Meditteranean Buckwheat Salad (via thefoodblog.net)
You can serve this lovely buckwheat salad as a side dish, but it’s hearty enough for a main too. The protein content makes it a meal in itself!
Buckwheat & Brown Rice Pancakes with Honey & Pistachios
These delicious pancakes are naturally nutty in flavour and would work well with either a sweet or savoury fillings! Combining buckwheat flour with the sweet, nutty flavour of brown rice flour, makes an excellent base for a gluten free pancake recipe.
Gluten-Free Red Berry and Chia Muesli
This gluten-free muesli contains chia seeds, crispy buckwheat flakes, puffed brown rice and freeze-dried red berry blend. Completely gluten-free and seriously delicious! Have a look at the full ingredients list here…
This tasty, filling recipe really demonstrates the versatility of buckwheat. It takes 20 minutes to cook and is suitable for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets.
Gluten Free Bread (via forkandbeans.com)
This loaf is made from a gluten-free blend of flours including buckwheat flour as well as white chia seeds and yeast. Check out the full delicious gluten-free recipe here…