Doctor D's Buckwheat Pilaf

Doctor D's Buckwheat Pilaf

1 3/4 cups filtered water or vegetable stock

1 cup roasted buckwheat groats

3 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 small lime leaf, sliced very thin (optional)

1 cup diced red bell pepper

3 tbsp diced scallions

3/4 cup grated carrot

2 tbsp shoyu, or to taste

1 tbsp minced cilantro

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

1. Place water or stock in 3-quart pot and bring to a boil. Add buckwheat, cover, reduce to a simmer and cook until tend and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Gently fluff with a fork and place in large mixing bowl.

2. While buckwheat is cooking, place 1 tbsp of the sesame oil in a medium- sized pan on medium-high heat. Add garlic, lime leaf and pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, adding small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking.

3. Add to bowl with remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Serves 3.

Analysis per serving: 337 calories, 8g protein, 15g fat (2g saturated), 7g fiber, 47g carbohydrate, 618 mg sodium

Article and Recipe from Energy Times Magazine:

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Fusion World Cuisine by Mark Reinfeld and Bo Rinaldi (www.veganfusion.com)