Description
If you’re looking for a hearty healthy grain bowl filled with whole grain goodness and plenty of color and texture, this recipe for Blueberry Buckwheat Groats Bowl with Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette (also vegan and gluten-free) is for you!
Ingredients
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Buckwheat groats:
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 cup buckwheat groats, uncooked
- Pinch salt (optional)
Toppings:
- 4 cups baby salad greens
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh (or frozen)
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 small cucumbers, sliced
- ½ cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts
Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Pinch black pepper
- Pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- To make buckwheat groats, place water and olive oil (optional) in a small pot, cover, heat over high heat setting, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add buckwheat and salt (optional). Stir well, and cover with lid—cook for 13-15 minutes, just until liquid is absorbed, and grains are tender yet firm. Remove from heat and rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside.
- While buckwheat is cooking, prepare the vinaigrette and toppings.
- To make the vinaigrette: In a small dish, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, rosemary, black pepper, and salt (optional). Set aside.
- To assemble bowls, arrange the following ingredients in 4 large individual size bowls (about 3-cup capacity) or meal prep containers as follows:
- ¾ cup cooked buckwheat
- 1 cup baby salad greens
- ¼ cup blueberries, fresh (or frozen)
- 1 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped hazelnuts
- Drizzle with 1 ½ tablespoons Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Makes 4 servings (1 large bowl each). May use as meal prep (place dressing on the side). Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- You can also turn this bowl into a hearty grain salad by tossing and serving the entire recipe in a large salad bowl to serve 8 people.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 8 g