Buckwheat With Meatballs And Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

- 1 cup buckwheat - 2 cups water - 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey) - 1 egg - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs - 1 small onion, finely chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 carrot, diced - 1 bell pepper, diced - 1 zucchini, diced - 2 tbsp olive oil - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse the buckwheat under cold water. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the buckwheat, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs. 4. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside. 5. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Add the cooked buckwheat and meatballs to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir gently to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes. 7. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.