Buckwheat with Mushrooms

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Buckwheat groats mixed with mushrooms and onion fried in oil.

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Hrechka z hrybamy is an everyday Ukrainian dish of roasted buckwheat groats cooked in water and mixed with mushrooms and onion fried in sunflower oil, finished with butter and dill. A 300 g plate has about 385 kcal, 12 g protein, 16 g fat and 9 g of fiber, with about 870 mg of sodium. Using half the oil for frying saves about 45 kcal per plate.

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 3.9g (13.8%)
Fat: 5.3g (18.8%)
Carbs: 19g (67.4%)
Fiber: 2.9g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein3.9g7.0%
Fat5.3g7.6%
Carbs19g6.3%
Simple Sugars6.65gEstimate
Complex Carbs9.45gEstimate
Fiber2.9g11.6%
Water71g2.8%
Calories1285.7%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
50

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated1.31g6.6%
Monounsaturated1.19g4.8%
Polyunsaturated2.42g18.6%
Omega-30.726gEstimate
Omega-61.694gEstimate
Trans0g0.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C1.97mg
Vitamin E1.33mg
Selenium5.61mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A13.6mcg1.5%
vitamin B10.066mg5.5%
vitamin B20.193mg14.8%
vitamin B32.16mg13.5%
vitamin B60.105mg6.2%
vitamin B914.5mcg3.6%
vitamin B120.017mcg0.7%
vitamin C1.97mg2.2%
vitamin D0.073 (3 IU)mcg0.5%
vitamin E1.33mg8.9%
vitamin K3.78mcg3.1%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium12.8mg1.3%
iron0.801mg4.5%
magnesium51.5mg12.9%
phosphorus107mg15.3%
potassium230mg8.8%
sodium291mg12.7%
zinc0.75mg6.8%
copper0.27mg30.0%
manganese0.393mg17.1%
selenium5.61mcg10.2%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 82mg11.7%92%
Isoleucine 126mg9.0%75%
Leucine limiting207mg7.6%61%
Lysine 175mg8.3%65%
Methionine 92mg8.8%72%
Phenylalanine 200mg11.4%88%
Threonine 140mg13.3%101%
Tryptophan 52mg18.6%141%
Valine 223mg12.3%100%

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Main Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4 Total: 45 min

Ingredients

  • Buckwheat groats, roasted 250 g
  • Water 500 ml
  • White mushrooms (champignons), sliced 500 g
  • Onions, chopped 2 medium (250 g)
  • Sunflower oil 3 tbsp (40 g)
  • Butter 20 g
  • Salt 1.5 tsp (9 g)
  • Black pepper, ground 0.5 tsp
  • Fresh dill, chopped 2 tbsp (8 g)
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the buckwheat in a sieve until the water runs clear and let it drain.

  2. 2

    Bring the water to a boil with 1 tsp of the salt, add the buckwheat, cover and cook over low heat for 15-18 minutes until the water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onions over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining oil and the mushrooms, raise the heat and fry for 10-12 minutes, stirring, until their liquid evaporates and they brown.

  5. 5

    Season the mushrooms with the remaining salt and the pepper.

  6. 6

    Stir the butter into the hot buckwheat, then fold in the mushrooms and onions, cover and leave for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with dill and serve hot, on its own or as a side with a vegetable salad.