By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
213 cal · 15 min
Basic Buckwheat Groats
Recipe GLPRfa886ab986258c
A simple, wholesome preparation of buckwheat groats that yields tender, fluffy grains. This nutrient-rich cereal is a staple in Eastern European cuisine and makes an excellent side dish or breakfast base.
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Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup buckwheat groats
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
Pour 2 cups of water into a small pot and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Add the buckwheat groats and salt to the boiling water, stirring gently to combine.
Return the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, until the groats are tender and have absorbed most of the water.
Remove from heat. If any water remains in the pot, carefully drain it off using a fine-mesh strainer.
Fluff the buckwheat with a fork and serve warm.
Comments
Buckwheat groats are widely stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI for under $3 per pound, making the cost per serving roughly $0.30—genuinely cheap. The stated 15 minutes is honest: groats need a 15-minute simmer after water boils. The recipe is straightforward enough for weeknight sides, though it requires attention to the pot and won't reheat well if the goal is a fluffy texture. This is a no-nonsense grain base, not a finished dish, so it lands solidly useful rather than exciting.
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