7 Recipes That Will Make Buckwheat Your New Favorite Ingredient

What's the deal with buckwheat? Turns out it's not even related to wheat; it's a fruit seed that's more closely related to rhubarb than any grain. But this seed acts enough like a grain that you can bake with it, make pancakes with it, and use it like you would quinoa, rice, or farro.

Swap your overnight oats with buckwheat and chia seeds for more plant-powered protein.

Crunchy coconut and buckwheat granola makes the perfect topping for a tropical açai bowl.

A comforting egg dish with cheesy buckwheat as the base.

The best of spring farmers market produce tangled up in sweet and nutty buckwheat.

A simple beet risotto that subs buckwheat for rice and looks gorgeous, to boot.

Vegan granola bars that use buckwheat groats for crunch, fiber, and protein.

Thanks to pink beets, these five-ingredient energy balls never looked so good.