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0 February 2, 2015 Breakfast

Clean Eating: Buckwheat Porridge

Buckwheat Porridge with Berries and Skyr {Katie at the Kitchen Door}

Since here in Boston we’re kicking off the week with another snowstorm, I thought now might be a good time to share this warming, filling, buckwheat porridge – just the sort of thing you need on Monday morning before trekking out into the snow. Buckwheat is becoming a bit of a health darling, and I can totally see why. Of the gluten-free grains/seeds available, it’s one of my favorites – it cooks up soft, nutty, and slightly sweet, almost like a tiny pasta. I actually ate buckwheat for the first time in Russia, where it’s commonly served as a side dish with lunch or dinner. Never having seen or eaten it in the States, it took me quite a while to figure out what it was called in English. I enjoyed it so much that I brought home a few bags with me – not realizing it’s easily purchased here, as well.

Buckwheat Porridge with Berries and Skyr {Katie at the Kitchen Door}

Buckwheat Porridge with Berries and Skyr {Katie at the Kitchen Door}

Cooked with a bit of milk and cinnamon, buckwheat turns into a lovely breakfast porridge, softer than other grains and less sticky than oatmeal. When I first made this porridge, I had asked Trevor to pick up “some berries,” and he brought home four boxes of gorgeous blackberries, raspberries, and currants – hard enough to find in the summertime, the tiny, jewel-like currants were like a small miracle in the middle of winter. Feeling a bit Nordic because of the snow and the currants and the buckwheat, and because, let’s face it, Nordic is trendy these days, I topped the porridge with the berries, a dollop of Skyr, and a drizzle of honey for the loveliest winter breakfast.

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Buckwheat Porridge with Berries and Skyr {Katie at the Kitchen Door}

Buckwheat Porridge

Serves 1.

  • 1/2 c. buckwheat groats
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 TBS maple syrup
  • 1 c. mixed berries
  • spoonful Skyr or Greek yogurt, for topping (optional)
  • honey, for topping (optional)
  1. Add the buckwheat and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then add the milk. Cook at a low simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the buckwheat is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and maple syrup. Pour into a bowl and top with the berries, Skyr, and a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately.
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  1. aberdeenjenae says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Gorgeous photos! I’ve never been a big fan of buckwheat but the dish just looks so pretty I’ll have to try it!

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  2. sweetgreenkitchen says

    February 4, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I just brought home my first ever bag of buckwheat groats and now I know just what to do with it! The berries in your bowl are so gorgeous and I love the idea of pairing them with the nutty, soft grain. I can’t wait to try this.

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