February 28, 2021

Toasted Buckwheat Tabbouleh

Toasted Buckwheat Tabbouleh

A very filling dish. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nightshade-free. Cooking the onion and garlic is optional.

Calories 233, Protein 7g, Carbohydrates 44g, Fat 4.8

  • 1 cup Kasha (Toasted buckwheat oats)
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 2 onions peeled and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or to taste
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 tbs chopped fresh mint
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  1. Rinse buckwheat groats. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, sprinkle in the buckwheat groats, and simmer until buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  3. Lightly toss cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and mixed herbs in a large salad bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cooked buckwheat and onion mixture.