Buckwheat – The gluten-free alternative to grains
Buckwheat is also called a pseudocereal because, in the classical sense, it is not a cereal and has nothing to do with wheat, but rather belongs to the knotweed family. The fruits, or buckwheat grains, resemble beech nuts in shape.
Hulled buckwheat versus unhulled buckwheat
For everyday consumption and cooking, it's best to always use hulled buckwheat, as unhulled buckwheat with its hard husk is difficult to digest. This husk won't soften even with prolonged cooking.
Hulled buckwheat is also particularly well-suited for sprouting. You can sprout hulled buckwheat for 1 to 3 days to obtain a mild, nutty grainthat is excellent in muesli, smoothie bowls, or as a side dish to savory meals.
And what do we do with the unhulled buckwheat ? Don't worry, it too has a good use – namely for growing Microgreen!
Quinoa – The pseudo-cereal of the Andes
Like buckwheat, quinoa a gluten-free pseudocereal. It belongs to the amaranth family and originates from the Andes. Quinoa was already an important staple food for the Incas.
Quinoa can also be sprouted in 1 to 3 days and, with its nutty-aromatic taste, its full effect in salads or as a side dish to main courses.
Buckwheat quinoa sprouting combo – perfectly combined
You can also sprout our quinoa seeds together with hulled buckwheat in a sprouting jar . Don't worry: they go together perfectly. In that case, you'll have an excellent base for buckwheat quinoa muesli, or even for a salad or a Buddha bowl.
Now let's move from theory to action and show you how to use these two sprouts in a delicious and unique breakfast recipe! 😋
Recipe: Buckwheat Quinoa Breakfast Muesli
Ingredients for 2 people:
- 150g sprouted hulled buckwheat
- 2 tbsp sprouted quinoa
- 1 apple
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 mandarin orange
- Cinnamon
- Optional: raisins and nuts
Preparation (2 days in advance):
Soak 150g of hulled buckwheat and 2 tablespoons of quinoa in a sprouting jar for 4 hours, then rinse and sprout twice a day.
Preparation:
- Divide the sprouted quinoa and buckwheat into two bowls.
- Chop 1 apple into small pieces and cook gently in a saucepan with a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) and cinnamon.
- Puree 2 ripe bananas with a hand blender.
- Peel and chop the mandarin orange into small pieces.
- Divide all ingredients between the two bowls.
- Decorate with raisins and nuts as desired.
Enjoy your breakfast!
