Creamiest Buckwheat Recipe

Name: Creamiest Buckwheat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 cup cream of buckwheat cereal, rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon unrefined virgin coconut oil or organic butter; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; Dried Fruit Compote (page 183), Blueberry Compote (page 185), or Seasonal Stewed Fruit (page 184), for serving; 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (page 97), for serving

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup cream of buckwheat cereal, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon unrefined virgin coconut oil or organic butter
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Dried Fruit Compote (page 183), Blueberry Compote (page 185), or Seasonal Stewed Fruit (page 184), for serving
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (page 97), for serving

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Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan, then slowly pour in the buckwheat while stirring constantly.
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Once it returns to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Stir in the ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and coconut oil and simmer for 3 minutes more, stirring often to prevent sticking.
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Serve topped with a few heaping tablespoons of fruit compote and the almonds.
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For added flavor, consider replacing the water with milk, soy milk, rice milk, or almond milk.
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And if youre reheating the cereal, add enough milk to help declump the buckwheat and stir continuously over medium-low heat.
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It will restore the cereals creamy consistency.
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If you dont have any fruit compote on hand, add about 1/4 cup of dried fruit when you add the spices.
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Apricots and cranberries are good choices.
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The fruit will soften nicely during the remainder of the cooking process.
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Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2 days.
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(per serving)
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Calories: 370
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Total Fat: 1.8g (0.8g saturated, 0.7g monounsaturated)
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Carbohydrates: 77g
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Protein: 6g
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Fiber: 12g
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Sodium: 155mg

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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: 4 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1 cup cream of buckwheat cereal, rinsed, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Creamiest Buckwheat 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.

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