Also known as Kasha, this organic all natural toasted buckwheat has a delicious nutty flavor. Whole brown toasted organic buckwheat is a nutritional powerhouse and is not only great for your health, but also a nice complement to your cereal.

How to Cook Buckwheat

As a breakfast cereal: Boil 3 cups of milk or 2 1/2 cups of water. While actively boiling, stir in slowly 1/2 cup of Buckwheat. add 1/4 tsp of salt and a little butter. Continue boiling for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve hot or cold, with milk, and your favorite sweetener.

In the microwave: Boil 1 cup of water (high for 1 1/2 minutes) Add 1 tsp butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, and 1/4 cup Buckwheat. Heat on high for 45 seconds. Set microwave to defrost and cook for 4 1/2 minutes. Spread out on a plate and cook uncovered for 2 minutes on high. Remove and fluff with a fork.

Health Benefits of Toasted Buckwheat

It is high in potassium and phosphorous and contains 50% more vitamin B than wheat. Buckwheat has the highest source of biological protein in the plant kingdom. It has over 90% of the protein value of milk solids and 80% of whole egg solids.

There are approximately 2 3/4 cups per pound.