Creamiest Buckwheat

Name: Creamiest Buckwheat
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 cup cream of buckwheat cereal, rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon unrefined virgin coconut oil or organic butter; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; Dried Fruit Compote (page 183), Blueberry Compote (page 185), or Seasonal Stewed Fruit (page 184), for serving; 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (page 97), for serving

December 9, 2011

Some people prefer oatmeal, but I’ve always been a creamy buckwheat fan. It was my mom’s go-to food when I didn’t feel well as a kid, and ever since, its taste has sent me to a good place. Despite its name, buckwheat doesn’t contain a shred of wheat—and it’s gluten free. For people whose nutritional status is compromised, that can be really important, because gluten sensitivity can cause stomach problems and intestinal problems, including an inability to properly absorb much-needed nutrients.

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