Hearty Buckwheat and Potato Combo

A rustic, simple and quick dish for the Lenten table! Buckwheat with potatoes is a delicious double side dish. Hearty, flavorful and healthy! If you use boiled potatoes, the cooking time will be reduced significantly. The ideal second choice for vegetarians and those who fast.
cook time: 40 min
Owen Truitt
Hearty Buckwheat and Potato Combo

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96
Calories
2g
Fat
18g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Water 2 cup
Potato 4 pc
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 20 g
Dry spices to taste
Buckwheat 1 cup

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make lean buckwheat with potatoes? Prepare the necessary ingredients for this. You can change the proportions of buckwheat and potatoes a little to your taste. Peel the potatoes in advance and rinse them in running water to remove dirt.

Step 2

Step 2
First of all, set the buckwheat to cook. Rinse the cereal several times in cold water. Then drain all the water from it. Place buckwheat in a saucepan. Fill with cold water in a ratio of 1:2. Place on the fire, bring to a boil and cook over low heat, covered, for about 15 minutes. During this time, the buckwheat will increase in size, become soft and absorb all the water.

Step 3

Step 3
Keep the finished buckwheat open to allow excess steam to escape. The buckwheat will become crumbly.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the onions and carrots. Rinse. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot frying pan and place the prepared vegetables. Fry onions and carrots for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Cut the peeled potatoes into small cubes and place in a frying pan with the vegetables. Stir. Cook everything together for 15-20 minutes. The potatoes should become soft. Salt it a little. Can be cooked covered.

Step 7

Step 7
When the potatoes become soft, add boiled buckwheat to it.

Step 8

Step 8
Mix everything and heat for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9
Lenten buckwheat with potatoes is ready! Serve hot. This is a delicious stand-alone dish or a healthy side dish for meat. Bon appetit!

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