Buckwheat Pilaf Recipe

Name: Buckwheat Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat groats, roasted (kasha); 1 3/4 cups filtered water or 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 leaf lime, sliced very thin; 1 cup red bell pepper, diced; 3 tablespoons green onions, diced; 3/4 cup carrot, grated; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste); 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 cup buckwheat groats, roasted (kasha)
1 3/4 cups filtered water or 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 leaf lime, sliced very thin
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons green onions, diced
3/4 cup carrot, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

1
Place water or stock in a 3 quart pot and bring to a boil on high heat.
2
Add buckwheat, cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook until kasha is tender and liquid is absorbed, approximately 15 minutes.
3
Gently fluff with a fork and place in a large mixing bowl.
4
While buckwheat is cooking, place 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a medium size saute pan on medium high heat.
5
Add garlic, lime leaf and red bell pepper, cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, adding small amounts of water as necessary to prevent sticking.
6
Add to bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well.
7
Variation:
8
Add a handful of rinsed and chopped kale and 1/2 cup of cubed tofu while cooking buckwheat.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup buckwheat groats, roasted (kasha), 1 3/4 cups filtered water or 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock, 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Buckwheat Pilaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buckwheat Pilaf

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Variations & substitutions

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