Buckwheat is a very nutritious food and wheat free despite it's name. It's rich in omega-3 fatty acids, potassium B vitamins, phosphorus, minerals, and essential amino acids and can truly be denominated as ‘king of the healing grains.

Here is a truly tasty and nutritious recipe.

Lentil and Buckwheat slice 

Ingredients:

 4oz Roasted Buckwheat

 1 Carrot

 1 Onion

 6oz Red Lentils

 1 pint veg stock

 dried herbs (parsley + rosemary are recommended)

 1 tsp Marmite (for the Brits amongst you)

 pinch Nutmeg

 Salt + Pepper as chef deems necessary

 1.   Chop onion and carrot, saute in a fairly large saucepan

 2.   Add all other ingredients - bring to boil

 3.   Simmer for 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed

 4.   While 3. is taking place, preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6

 5.   Put mixture in loaf/flan dish

 6.   Put loaf/flan dish in 4. above.

 7.   Cook for 30 minutes