Receta Snack on Crunchy Buckwheat Groats

by Linda Simon

Plain buckwheat groats have a soft crunch right out of the bag. But I wanted to try dressing them up a bit, and this was an addictive hit.

Yes, it is. It means a grain without the hull. Except that buckwheat isn’t truly a grain. And it is not wheat. So maybe it isn’t the best word here, but it is what this whole seed is called.

We need tee shirts that say, “Eat more buckwheat!”

Buckwheat improves your flow. Your cardiovascular flow that is. It lowers cholesterol and high blood pressure.

It also improves glucose and insulin response.

And it quiets the “hungry, hungry” whispers for a long time.

Balsamic vinegar is gluten free.

You’ll have to look for gluten free soy sauce. Caution, caution! Many brands are made with wheat and soy. They will have wheat on the ingredient label and the allergen statement.

You want soy sauce made only with soy. It may be called soy sauce or tamari. You can probably findit locally, or order online.