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Buckwheat Porridge with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions (Dairy-Free)

A hearty and savory dairy-free buckwheat porridge, cooked with sauteed mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions. A comforting Russian breakfast.

50m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyDAIRY-free
320 cal|10g protein|50g carbs|8g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Buckwheat Groats
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth
  • about 225 g Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 Onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Dairy-Free Sour Cream (for topping)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the buckwheat groats under cold water.
  2. 2In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  3. 3Add the mushrooms to the saucepan and cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. 4Stir in the buckwheat groats, vegetable broth, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the buckwheat is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  6. 6Serve warm, topped with dairy-free sour cream.

Substitutions

Sour cream → Dairy-Free Sour Cream

Replicates the creamy, tangy flavor without dairy.

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