Delicious veggie dish - Buckwheat Stir Fry with Vegetables
We should eat grains more often. We love them but need to cook them more, do you? We adore buckwheat, and this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy midweek meal. It's essential to cook the groats sparingly, as we want that delicious nutty buckwheat flavor. These are the top reasons why we like this recipe so much:
- nutritious, wholesome, and incredibly delicious colorful dish
- perfect as a side or main dish
- pan-frying the buckwheat after cooking it makes it even tastier
- the veggies are all equally sliced so that you can enjoy them in a mouthful
- the perfect dish for picnics, lunch, dinner
- vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free
Try the Duck Confit with Legume, Buckwheat Stew, and Eggplant stuffed with buckwheat and feta cheese and served with light tomato sauce next.
What to serve with Buckwheat Stir Fry
Feel free to serve this Stir Fry as an individual dish with a bowl of seasonal salad on a side, or serve it as a side dish with one of the following main dishes:
- Roast Goose with Cranberry Jam
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onion
- Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
- Juicy Duck Breast
- Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Sage and Garlic
Storing
Kasha or Buckwheat stores well.
Keep cooked and cooled Buckwheat Stir Fry in an airtight container. Seal tightly and place in the fridge for up to 5 days. Before serving, reheat well or serve cold.
How to make Buckwheat Stir Fry with Vegetables at home (video)
Check this quick video to master this Buckwheat Stir Fry with Vegetable recipe at home.
Try these delicious sides next
- Slovenian Buckwheat Porridge or Ajdovi zganci
- Baked Sweet Potato
- Spaetzle
- Mlinci or Baked Noodles
- Roast Potatoes with Paprika
- Ricotta Gnocchi
METHOD
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cook the buckwheat
Add the buckwheat groats to a sieve and rinse under running water. Transfer to a pot and add water. Place over medium heat, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 12 minutes. When it's cooked, set the buckwheat aside, cover with a lid.
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veggies
Peel the carrots and cut them into small cubes. Clean the bell pepper, remove the core and cut it into small cubes. Cut the leek in half lengthways, rinse under running water and cut it into small cubes. Peel the onion and dice it.
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stir fry
Place a large pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables and season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir fry for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the buckwheat and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper if necessary.
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serve
Serve the Buckwheat Stir Fry with Vegetables as a main or side dish. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley.
