Buckwheat with Mushrooms

Despite its somewhat misleading name, buckwheat is actually one of the darlings of the gluten-free world. This recipe includes deliciously sauteéd mushrooms, aromatic onions, & fresh herbs. The perfect filling for those seasonal squashes we have in stock!

Buckwheat with Mushrooms

Preparation time
20mins

Cooking time
35mins

Serves
6

Dietary
Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients:

  • 170 g uncooked buckwheat
  • 500ml water
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 500g mushrooms of choice, sliced
  • 100g spring onions chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Prepare the ingredients; chop onions and slice mushrooms. Bring water to boil, add the buckwheat and salt, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes
  2. Preheat a pan, add butter and onions to the pan. Then add mushrooms to the pan and cook until golden brown
  3. Combine mushroom mixture with the cooked buckwheat, let it sit for about 5 mins
  4. Finally, add in the chopped spring onion and stir to combine.

 

This can be served on it’s own as a side or stuffed inside Peppers or Squash as a beautiful Vegetarian/Gluten Free option on your menu!