Buckwheat With Vegetables

โฒ๏ธ20 Mins | ๐ŸฒEasy | Perfect For Busy Days

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Hello Quick Meals
March 26, 2024

Buckwheat With Vegetables

Buckwheat with Vegetables is the perfect meal for busy and demanding days, providing a nutritious boost without leaving you feeling sluggish. Packed with energizing ingredients, this dish offers a quick and satisfying solution to keep you fueled and focused throughout your day, ensuring you stay alert and productive without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5 Mins

Cook Time: 20 Mins

Reasons to enjoy this delicious dish:

  1. Nutritious Balance: This dish offers a harmonious blend of protein-packed buckwheat and vibrant, vitamin-rich vegetables, providing a balanced and wholesome meal that nourishes the body.

  2. Versatile Flavor: With the earthy taste of buckwheat complemented by the sweetness of carrots, the crunch of bell peppers, and the subtle aroma of thyme, this dish tantalizes the taste buds with its diverse and delightful flavors.

  3. Effortless Preparation: Quick and easy to make, this dish requires minimal ingredients and simple cooking techniques, making it perfect for busy days when you crave a nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

INGREDIENTS

  • 350 g buckwheat (12 ounces)

  • 350 ml water (1 1/2 cups), for cooking buckwheat

  • 2 carrots

  • 1 bell pepper

  • 1/2 leek

  • 1 onion

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme

  • 1 tablespoon parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. COOK THE BUCKWHEAT

    • Rinse the buckwheat under running water in a sieve.

    • Transfer the buckwheat to a pot and add water.

    • Season with salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.

    • Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 12 minutes.

    • When done, cover with a lid and set aside.

  2. PREPARE THE VEGETABLES

    • Peel and dice the carrots into small cubes.

    • Wash the bell pepper, remove the core, and dice into small cubes.

    • Halve the leek lengthwise, wash under water, and dice into small cubes.

    • Peel and chop the onion.

  3. SAUTร‰ THE VEGETABLES

    • Heat a large pan with olive oil over medium heat.

    • Add the chopped vegetables to the pan.

    • Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.

    • Sautรฉ for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

  4. COMBINE WITH BUCKWHEAT

    • Add the cooked buckwheat to the pan with vegetables.

    • Sautรฉ for an additional 2 - 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    • Remove from heat.

  5. SERVE

    • Serve the buckwheat and vegetable mixture as a side dish.

    • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Enjoy your delicious buckwheat with vegetables!

Bon Appรฉtit!

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