Cook buckwheat groats for breakfast with these delicious savory buckwheat breakfast bowls! A delicious combination of buckwheat and nutrient-dense kale, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes for a nutritionally well-rounded breakfast.

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Buckwheat groats are great for breakfast because they are SO quick.

The first few times I cooked them I literally burned them because they cooked so fast, I wasn't expecting them to be ready.

Seriously! Buckwheat takes about 3 minutes on the stove. Maybe a minute or two longer for a more porridge-like texture.

So if you're looking for a quick breakfast in the morning, buckwheat is a great choice!

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What is buckwheat?

Buckwheat is a type of seed.

It's similar to quinoa or amaranth.

Even though it has "wheat" in the name, buckwheat is completely gluten-free. It's a seed, not a grain.

Buckwheat is very nutrient dense with many vitamins and minerals. And plenty of fiber!

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Buckwheat makes a great breakfast because it cooks up like a porridge. Similar to oatmeal or grits/polenta.

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Why I love these Savory Buckwheat Breakfast Bowls

• Dietary needs — this savory buckwheat breakfast is naturally plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free

• Great for breakfast meal prep — this recipe serves 4-5, so it's great if you want to meal prep breakfast for yourself all week!

• Get greens in at breakfast — it's not easy to eat vegetables at breakfast but this recipe gives you a healthy serving of greens, plus mushrooms and onions

• Elevated breakfast — buckwheat and greens - it feels fancy but it's really simple

• So quick —  get the greens started, then cook the buckwheat, the whole dish is ready in 10-15 minutes!

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Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Buckwheat Groats: buckwheat comes in many forms, like flour, noodles, or tea. But for a porridge style breakfast, you'll need buckwheat groats

• Kale: if you want, use a combination of fresh spinach and kale.

• Cremini Mushrooms: I'm a mushroom lover, so I'm always throwing shrooms into my cooking. The mushrooms are optional here, but I highly recommend them!

• Red Onion: I like using red onion. A yellow onion would work here too. Or a large shallot.

• Sun Dried Tomatoes: often you will find sundried tomatoes are stored in oil, but if you look in the dry goods section of the grocery store, you can find sundried tomatoes in packages with no additives. Choose these whenever possible! If you can’t find oil-free sundried tomatoes, use a paper towel to soak up as much oil as you can.

• Garlic

• Vegetable Broth: vegetable broth can add some extra flavor to the buckwheat, so I use a combination of broth and water.

• Salt & Pepper

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How to cook buckwheat groats for breakfast

Step 1. In a large skillet, sauté the onion with a few tablespoons of vegetable broth.

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Step 2. When the onion is soft, add in the kale, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic. Cover and cook 5 minutes.

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Step 3. Meanwhile add the buckwheat groats, 1 cup of vegetable broth, and 2 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a simmer and cook 2-3 minutes until the buckwheat is tender.

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Step 4. Serve the buckwheat and kale mixture together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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FAQ & Expert Tips

Tips to cook the best buckwheat for breakfast

• Watch carefully. Buckwheat cooks quickly, and might start to burn once it absorbs all the liquid

• Use vegetable broth as the cooking liquid. Veggie broth creates a deeper flavor than just plain water.

• Cook to your preferred texture. Once boiling, I only cook my buckwheat for 2 minutes, to leave it semi-intact. If you cook it for 3-5 minutes it will become a very soft porridge. It's all about personal preference.

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Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes! Buckwheat is not a grain, so it's a naturally gluten-free breakfast option.

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Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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Reheating

Reheat this buckwheat breakfast in the microwave. If needed, stir in a bit of vegetable broth to return the buckwheat to a creamy state.

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Recipe Prayer

Jesus thank you for giving us choice. You lovingly made each of us different in our preferences. Let us enjoy this Buckwheat Kale Breakfast Bowl in celebration of our unique tastes. Amen.

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More savory breakfast recipes

• Polenta with Mushrooms, Spinach, & Kale
• Oil-Free Tofu Scramble
• Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwich
• Vegan Mushroom Toast
• No-Meat Breakfast Burrito
• Sweet Potato Hash Browns with Tempeh Sausage
• Savory Spinach Breakfast Bowl

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