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Buckwheat, Pea and Mushroom Pilaf

RECIPE By PlantPlate
A fragrant, hearty, and super savoury pilaf based on gluten-free buckwheat groats, with turmeric infused mushrooms and sweet green peas. Perfect plant-based food for the fall!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: Serves 4

Notes:

Buckwheat is not used as commonly as rice in pilaf, but lends itself well to this recipe. It has a lovely creamy texture and a rich, nutty flavour that works particularly well with mushrooms.

You can spice this up even more with some chilli flakes or powder, and even add a few extra veggies to the pot if you like.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups buckwheat groats
  • 1 medium brown onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 3 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 400g (14 oz.) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4.5 cups low sodium vegetable broth

Instructions:

  1. Place buckwheat in a large pot. Toast grains over a medium heat until lightly fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Heat 1/3 cup of water in a separate pan. Add the onion and garlic, and sautee for 3-4 minutes. Add the curry powder, turmeric and cumin; sautee for a further 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and a little more water if necessary, and cook for another 3 minutes until mushrooms are softened.
  3. Transfer mushroom mixture to the pot with the buckwheat. Add the peas, bay leaf and vegetable stock, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover the pot, and simmer for 20-30 minutes (without stirring) until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Leftovers will keep, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.