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Cooked buckwheat has a nutty and earthy flavor profile and can be substituted wherever you use rice, quinoa, or other grains.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword buckwheat, buckwheat recipes, kasha recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 228kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin
Place buckwheat, water, salt, and butter in a heavy sauce pan with a lid.
Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover sauce pan with a lid. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat. Let buckwheat rest for 10 minutes. Fluff it with a fork. Serve hot.
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg