What Are Buckwheat groats and How Can I Use Them?

If buckwheat groats have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 21 recipes to try them in.

Where found

Buckwheat groats are usually found in the rice & beans section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

In Chinese:	荞麦碎粒
British (UK) term:
en français:	gruau de sarrasin
en español:	el alforfón

Recipes using buckwheat groats

There are 21 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Pork Shoulder in Chanterelle Sauce over Buckwheat

Pork shoulder in chanterelle sauce over buckwheat: tender pressure-cooked pork in a fragrant wild-mushroom sauce with herbs, spooned over nutty buckwheat. A rustic, comforting Eastern European plate.

Gluten-Free Granola (Breakfast)

A healthy version of a common breakfast staple, it provides steady-release energy through the day and delivers important nutrients such as iron, selenium and calcium, among others. Easy to make ahead and pack for a day at the office.

Blini with Three Caviars

Yeasted buckwheat blini made with whipped cream and egg whites folded into the batter for a light, fluffy pancake. Serve topped with caviar and creme fraiche.

Kasha-Patate Sucree

Kasha-Patate Sucree from Montreal's Le Commensal: fluffy buckwheat groats topped with sweet potato puree and a savory tamari-garlic sauce. A hearty vegetarian dish with deep, earthy flavors.

Settin' 'Round Bread

Settin' 'round bread is a multi-grain bread machine loaf layered with oats, cornmeal, bran, cracked wheat, buckwheat, soy, and rye flours. A hearty, nutrient-packed bread for everyday toast.

Breakfast Mush

Multigrain breakfast mush with brown rice, oats, cornmeal, buckwheat, and bran simmered with ginger, cinnamon, and honey, then topped with fresh blueberries. A fiber-rich, vegan hot cereal powerhouse.

Kasha Varnishkes

Classic kasha varnishkes with toasted buckwheat groats, bow-tie pasta, and deeply golden sauteed onions. A beloved Jewish comfort dish that pairs perfectly with pot roast and gravy.

Broccoli Stir-Fry with Soba

Broccoli stir-fry with soba tosses ginger-garlic-scallion broccoli over Japanese buckwheat noodles. Vegan one-bowl dinner with bright crunch and earthy noodle depth in 40 minutes.

Sensational Buckwheat-Wheat Bake

Nutty buckwheat groats and cracked wheat get tossed with sautéed vegetables, fresh tomatoes, and slivered almonds, then baked into a hearty vegetarian casserole seasoned with rosemary and chili.

Buckwheat Pretzels

No-yeast buckwheat pretzels with a nutty, toasty crunch topped with coarse salt and sesame seeds. A fun, kid-friendly baking project that's done in an hour.

Tibetan Roast

A hearty vegetarian loaf of buckwheat, mushrooms, walnuts, and spinach simmered in red wine, then baked until dark and firm. The plant-based centerpiece your holiday table has been missing.

Kale & Buckwheat With Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

Kale and buckwheat with Brussels sprouts and mushrooms blends nutty whole grain with roasted sprouts, sauteed shiitakes, blanched parsnips, and onions. A hearty plant-based grain bowl packed with fiber.

Kasha Salad

Kasha salad with buckwheat groats, green peas, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cucumber tossed in a garlic vinaigrette and served chilled over lettuce.

Buckwheat Bake

A simple vegetarian buckwheat and rice bake with fresh tomatoes, onion, and basil. Simmered on the stove, then baked until firm. Budget-friendly whole grain comfort in 45 minutes.

Whole-Grain Breakfast Cereal

A hearty DIY multigrain hot cereal mix packed with 11 whole grains, seeds, and lentils. Mix a big batch, cook what you need, and eat chewy, nutty bowls of goodness all week long.

Eggplant & Buckwheat Patties

These are excellent vegetarian patties. I have been trying to incorporate some vegetarian dishes into my diet, and this recipe is a keeper. These patties are filling, delicious, and very nutrition-dense. Serve them as veggie burgers, or chop them up and use in a wrap. Either way, delicious!