I tried this recipe, Buckwheat Sunrise, from Company's Coming Whole Grain Recipes a little ago, but I guess I forgot to share it with you! It is designed to be an alternative to your morning oatmeal.
With a whole grain, dried fruit, and nuts, this breakfast option has you hitting three food groups. It's also a breakfast you can make the night before and have ready for you in the morning, which is great especially if you're often rushed in the morning.
Ingredients
1 1/2 c water
1 c whole buckwheat (I found it at the Bulk Barn)
1 tsp orange zest
1/4 tsp salt
1 c orange juice
1/3 c chopped dried apricot
1/3 c dried cranberries
3 Tbsp liquid honey
1/4 c slivered almonds, toasted
Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, without stirring, until buckwheat is tender.
Add orange juice. Stir. Add next 3 ingredients. Stir. Transfer to medium bowl. Cool at room temperature before covering. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight until apricot and cranberries are softened and liquid is absorbed.
Add almonds. Stir. Makes about 3 cups.
1 cup = 367 Calories, 6.1g fat (3.3g Mono, 1.6g Poly), 0mg cholesterol, 76g carbohydrate, 6g fibre, 8g protein.
Steph Wheler
www.nutrishus.com
