Quick Buckwheat Risotto
By Esther Boateng
This healthier version of risotto is made with buckwheat, a gluten-free seed. With its mild, nutty, and earthy flavor, buckwheat makes a great alternative to rice when you fancy something different. I prefer to soak my buckwheat overnight and cook it the next day with bone broth instead of water, but you can also cook it straight from the packet. Either way, it has a shorter cooking time than rice, approximately 6 or 7 minutes. Feel free to add extra ingredients such as olive paste, peas, tarragon, fermented hot sauce or sauerkraut, and serve it with a protein.
Quick Buckwheat Risotto
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Servings
2
Ingredients
1 cup buckwheat, preferably soaked overnight and cooked according to packet instructions
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carton mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
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2 Tbsp. Dr. Cowan’s Garden A2 Ghee
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
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1 tsp. Dr. Cowan’s Garden Organic Burdock Root Powder
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1 tsp. Dr. Cowan’s Garden Pluck All Purpose Seasoning
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1 tsp. Dr. Cowan’s Garden Wild Ramp Powder
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1/4 tsp. Dr. Cowan’s Garden Organic Turmeric Powder
- 1 cup cheese, grated (Gruyere or Pecorino Romano)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup peas, frozen
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1 tsp. Dr. Cowan’s Garden Organic Olive Paste (optional)
- handful chopped tarragon (optional)
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Dash Dr. Cowan’s Garden Balsamic Vinegar
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1 Tbsp. Raw Probiotic Organic Sauerkraut – Carrot, garnish
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Dash Jaya Raw Probiotic Hot Sauce (optional)
Directions
Cook buckwheat according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Peel and dice onion.
- Clean and slice mushrooms.
- Add ghee to a moderately heated pan.
- Sauté onion for a few minutes until tender.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until tender.
- Add crushed garlic.
- Add vegetable powders and stir.
- Stir in cream and grated cheese.
- Do a taste test and add additional seasoning if necessary.
- When you’re satisfied with the taste add buckwheat.
- Add peas and continue to stir until the peas soften.
- Add olive paste if you’re using it, chopped tarragon, and balsamic vinegar.
- Garnish with sauerkraut or hot pepper sauce and serve with a protein.
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