18 Tasty Buckwheat Recipes (Savory & Sweet!)
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!
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 927mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 19g