You know, looking back 10 years past, like most people, I never knew what Buckwheat is, nor would I have thought of trying it. Thank goodness for food awareness. Let's get to it. Buckwheat is not wheat but a grain! This is one power packed nature's goodness. High in fiber, magnesium, potassium and protein to mention but a few. FYI, the one used in this recipe is cracked type and easy to cook which makes it perfect for quick and tasty meal!
ingredients...
1 cup cracked buckwheat - thoroughly washed.
1 cup water + 2 Knorr cubes
Direction; combine above ingredients together and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer till grain is aldente..(don't over cook, better when slightly under cook so that it'll fluff). Once cooked, turn into a bowl and let cool while you assemble ingredients below.
1/2 cup chopped washed scallions
1 cup small diced gala apple
1/4 cup small diced red bell peppers
1/2 cup small diced English cucumber
salt to taste
1 tbsp All Purpose Seasoning
1 Tbsp Lemon zest and its juice
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Garnish with wedged hard boiled egg (optional).
Direction
Combine oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper and seasoning. Check for seasoning. add grains and all other veggies. Stir to combine and set aside.
Tuna & Shrimps
10 oz skinless Tuna steak cut in chunks of 1 oz cube size =10 cuts
2 tbsp. Priscilla's Seafood Seasoning
pinch of salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup garlic infused oil
1 red bell pepper cut into inch
1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch
4 long skewers-presoaked for 30 minutes.
Direction
Make dressing by combining seasoning, pepper, oil, salt. Stir in peppers, shrimps and tuna chunks. Skewer in alternate of colors of peppers and tuna. Skewer shrimps alone without veggies. Grill on a high heated grill till shrimps are opaque and tuna is medium rare or well done...your choice.
Plate and top with grilled seafood
That easy...enjoy!!!
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