Shiloh Farms - Organic Buckwheat Groats - 32 oz.

Description

Shiloh Farms Organic Buckwheat Groats are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant. These soft seeds are light in color and have a distinct mild nutty flavor. Buckwheat does not contain wheat or gluten, and is high in protein and minerals and B vitamins.To Cook: Sort and rinse. Add 1 part groats to 2 parts of boiling water. Cover and simmer until tender or water is absorbed, about 15 to 25 minutes. For more flavor, coat the groats with 1 Tbsp of oil for every cup of groats and toast in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until they become a shade darker and very aromatic, about 4 to 5 minutes. Then add to the boiling water and simmer over low heat until the water is absorbed and tender (about 15 to 25 minutes). Suggestions:1. Dress up cooked groats with lots of browned onions and a bit of parsley or dill.2. Try them in stuffed cabbage and in soups.3. Use groats as a substitute for rice or bulgur4. Use as a hot cereal, add your choice of sweeteners, dried fruits or nuts. Country of Origin: Organic from USA 41g or more of Whole Grain per serving This product was packaged using equipment that also handles wheat, soy, peanuts and tree nuts. Ingredients: Organic Whole Grain Raw Hulled Buckwheat (without black hull).

Features

• SHILOH FARMS Buckwheat Groats are light in color with a distinctive triangular shape and a mild, nutty flavor. Rich in fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, buckwheat is also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and B Vitamins.
• Technically the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant, buckwheat is a pseudocereal with many grain-like properties. First cultivated over 8,000 years ago in Southeast Asia, it was one of the first crops introduced to North America by early European settlers and remains a culinary staple in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
• Despite its name, buckwheat contains no wheat or gluten and is actually a common ingredient in many gluten free recipes.
• Suggestions: 1. Dress up cooked groats with lots of browned onions and a bit of parsley or dill. 2. Add to soups, stews, casseroles, or whole grain pilafs. 3. Mix with vegetables and herbs for a hearty filling for stuffed peppers or stuffed cabbage. 4. Use groats as a substitute for rice or bulgur. 5. Cook in milk or fruit juice for a tasty hot cereal. Finish with your choice of sweeteners, dried fruits, or nuts.
• Certified Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO