18 Tasty Buckwheat Recipes (Savory & Sweet!)

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You’ll be amazed by these sweet and savory buckwheat recipes! From burgers to pancakes, bread and even muffins, this grain is super versatile.

Are you familiar with the gluten-free grain buckwheat? Although it may sound similar, it’s not actually related to wheat and is suitable for those who need to avoid gluten.

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In Eastern European countries, it’s a staple ingredient and can be served as a side dish, breakfast, or baked into dessert!

Buckwheat tastes earthy and nutty and lends a special crunch and chew to your meals.

Enjoy the following collection and see our delicious recipes with rice, millet, potatoes, and beans next! We also have grain-free recipes.

Best Buckwheat Recipes

Buckwheat Bread
A gluten-free and delicious nutty buckwheat bread recipe that’s baked to perfection with crispy edges. Easy to make, requiring no kneading, yeast, or bread machine!
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cutting board on a marbled table on which homemade gluten-free vegan bread is being cut
Buckwheat Crepes
Savory or sweet buckwheat crepes are easy to make and very versatile. You can enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in less than 15 minutes. The crepes pair well with various fillings; try it with avocado and mushrooms or banana and chocolate!
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Vegan Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepes
Colorful Noodle Bowl
An irresistible combination of buckwheat noodles spiked with colorful vegetables and bathed in a rich and creamy peanut sauce. The heavy sauce is balanced by fresh and aromatic herbs, including mint and cilantro. All the flavors and textures combine to make this recipe an easy favorite — plus, it’s meal prep-friendly!
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Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes
Start your weekend with a towering stack of fluffy, wholesome buckwheat pancakes. Spongy and sweet with tons of fiber and protein, this pancake recipe will start your day off right!
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banana buckwheat pancakes
Green Pea Buckwheat Risotto
Who doesn’t love a warm, comforting bowl of Italian-inspired risotto? This exciting take on a traditional recipe features buckwheat groats and vibrant mint to give the dish a fresh, herby finish. A nutritious and unique meal that takes less than 25 minutes to make!
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Green Pea and Mint Buckwheat Risotto
Summer Buckwheat Salad
This buckwheat salad is the perfect dish for any summer picnic. It is a filling side dish or main meal loaded with crunchy vegetables and hearty grains. The salad gets tastier the longer you let the flavors mingle, making it meal prep-friendly!
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summer salad
Chocolate Buckwheat Muffins
Fill your kitchen with the delicious smell of baked chocolate. A decadent chocolate muffin dotted with dark chocolate chips and a spongy, moist buckwheat batter! Excellent for breakfast or as a sweet treat.
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Double Chocolate Buckwheat Muffins
Mushroom Buckwheat Bowl
Try this warm, nourishing bowl of buckwheat and vegetables. Packed with delicious sauteed vegetables and earthy mushrooms. A great recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner and prepared in less than 30 minutes!
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Vegan mushroom buckwheat porridge
Vanilla Chip Bars
This homemade granola bar will have your whole family excited for snack time! A crunchy and sweet bar made with toasted coconut, whole grains, and vegan dark chocolate chips, it’s a recipe you will want to keep making time and time again.
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Vanilla Chip Buckwheat Bars
Healthy Vegan Buckwheat Cake
Gluten-free and perfectly sweetened, this cake is fluffy and delicate. The buckwheat gives it a naturally nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with layers of fresh berries and a healthy cashew glaze. Try this cake for your next celebration!
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Healthy Vegan Buckwheat Cake
Easy Buckwheat Patties
A protein-packed and smokey veggie patty, perfect for eating alone or enjoying as a burger on a warm sesame bun. The recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
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Berry Smoothie Bowl
This colorful smoothie bowl only uses four ingredients! Buckwheat adds fiber and protein, making this a great breakfast that will keep you satisfied until lunch. Make a batch of buckwheat ahead of time and prepare this recipe in only a few short minutes — kid approved!
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berry smoothie bowl
Chocolate Banana Bread
This chocolate banana bread will satisfy your sweet tooth and nourish your body. It’s made with wholesome and nutritious ingredients and is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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buckwheat banana bread
Easy Buckwheat Chili
Dive your spoon into a warm and spicy bowl of buckwheat chili. Beans and buckwheat groats stew together in a thick spiced tomato broth. You'll love the delicious and satisfying "meaty" texture!
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easy buckwheat chili vegan
Buckwheat Pizza Crust
A gluten-free pizza crust everyone will love! This dough is made with three simple ingredients: buckwheat flour, water, and salt. It comes together in only minutes and is meal prep-friendly!
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Buckwheat Pizza Crust
Buckwheat Kasha with Mushrooms & Onions
This warming dish of steamed buckwheat and mushrooms is a great quick lunch or dinner recipe. Slow caramelized onions and mushrooms give the nutty buckwheat base an umami depth!
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buckwheat kasha
Buckwheat Porridge with Grilled Bananas
Change up your morning oats and try this buckwheat porridge instead. Buckwheat groats are slow-cooked in vanilla almond milk and topped with warm grilled bananas. An elevated breakfast you will love!
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buckwheat porridge grilled bananas
Buckwheat Oven Waffles
Perfect wholegrain waffles made from soaked buckwheat and millet for a nutritious and easily digestible breakfast. Enjoy these customizable waffles with a variety of your favorite toppings, like chocolate, fruit, mint, or figs and dates — so yummy!
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Waffles Buckwheat Millet

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18 Tasty Buckwheat Recipes (Savory & Sweet!)

by Alena Schowalter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
You’ll be amazed by these sweet and savory buckwheat recipes! From burgers to pancakes, bread and even muffins, this grain is super versatile. The following buckwheat minestrone is a budget-friendly dinner idea that stores well for days!
Serves 4

Ingredients

Buckwheat Minestrone

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 2 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ tsp oregano dry
  • ½ tsp basil dry
  • 1 ½ cups dry buckwheat 250 g
  • 2 cups green beans 200 g, washed & trimmed
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes 800 ml
  • 3 cups vegetable broth 660 ml
  • 1 cup water 240 ml
  • 3 cups cooked cannellini beans 510 g, drained & rinsed
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place a large soup pot over medium heat and add onion, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook in a splash of water for 4-5 minutes. 
  • Stir occasionally, until the veggies become soft and fragrant, then add the zucchini, bell peppers, tomato paste, oregano and basil. 
  • Season with another pinch of salt and pepper and cook for another 4-5 minutes, just until the veggies start to soften up.
  • Add the buckwheat, green beans, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth and water. Let the soup simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, just until the buckwheat is cooked and all the veggies are tender.
  • Stir in the cannellini beans and nutritional yeast and season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serve with freshly baked bread if wanted.
  • Any leftovers can be kept in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Find 18 more buckwheat recipes in the article above!
Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Nutrition Facts
18 Tasty Buckwheat Recipes (Savory & Sweet!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
424
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
927
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
 
84
g
28
%
Fiber
 
21
g
88
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Hi, I'm Alena Schowalter — a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with my husband, I founded nutriciously in 2015 and have been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages toward a healthy plant-based diet. I enjoy discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature, and creating new recipes. Read more about us here.

2 Comments

    • It is a seed as is wheat, oats,barley,corn,barley,millet and numerous others. Grain is the seed from plants in the grass family. Buckwheat is the seed of a broadleaf plant. So Jim you are correct it is not a grain.

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