“Heart healthy” meals don’t have to be bland, tasteless, or boring. Many “heart healthy” foods can spice up your meals adding flavor, texture, and if you like even a hint of spice. Like this Citrus Buckwheat Pilaf recipe from dietitian Anne Lee EdD, RDN, LD.
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“Heart healthy” meals don’t have to be bland, tasteless, or boring. Many “heart healthy” foods can spice up your meals adding flavor, texture, and if you like even a hint of spice. Like this Citrus Buckwheat Pilaf recipe from dietitian Anne Lee EdD, RDN, LD.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup whole buckwheat groats
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 cups stock; beef, chicken or vegetable salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup currants
- 2 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated orange or lemon rind
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius).
- Melt butter or oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add buckwheat. Add stock, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add remaining ingredients except parsley. Transfer to a greased 1-quart casserole dish, cover and bake for 20 minutes. Or use as stuffing for roast chicken.
- Garnish with parsley.
