Varieties
Buckwheat groats (the hulled kernels) are pale tan and green, and have a milder flavor. Kasha, or roasted buckwheat groats, has a deep brown color and a toastier, nuttier flavor. Buckwheat is available in grits and flour, and is used in pancakes, crackers, breads, and other baked goods.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Steam kasha in vegetable or chicken stock with minced onions, butter, and fresh parsley, or combine equal parts buckwheat groats and coarse corn meal, and cook as polenta or breakfast cereal.
Nutritional Highlights
Buckwheat groats, 1 cup (120g) (roasted, cooked)
Calories: 154
Protein: 5.6g
Carbohydrate: 33.5g
Total Fat: 1.04g
Fiber: 4.5g
*Excellent source of: Magnesium (85.7mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
