buckwheat

noun buck·wheat \ ˈbək-ˌhwēt , -ˌwēt \

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

Definition of buckwheat

1 : any of a genus (Fagopyrum of the family Polygonaceae, the buckwheat family) of Eurasian herbs with alternate leaves, clusters of apetalous pinkish-white flowers, and triangular seeds; especially : either of two plants (F. esculentum and F. tartaricum) cultivated for their edible seeds

2 : the seed of a buckwheat used as a cereal grain

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Botanically speaking, rhubarb is a vegetable and part of the buckwheat family that also incudes sorrel.

— terri milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Are you a ’barbarian? Let rhubarb’s tart-sweet flavor shine in more than pie," 13 Apr. 2018
Toss buckwheat soba noodles with veggies, black eyed peas, and a sauce made from almond butter seasoned with ginger, garlic, and chili pepper.

— Health.com, "What’s the Deal With Complete and Incomplete Protein—and Does It Even Matter?," 10 Apr. 2018
Recipes include muesli, banana yogurt, buckwheat pancakes, health club sandwiches, golden grain salad, herb and chicken burgers, dressings, and even pizza and desserts such as strawberry cheesecake and summer pudding.

— Indianapolis Star, "Fitness Food eCookbook," 28 Mar. 2018
Regular and buckwheat pancakes, $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children under 12.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Where to find real maple syrup pancake breakfasts and trips to the sugarbush (photos)," 7 Mar. 2018
Options include whole wheat, oats or oatmeal, rye, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, and sorghum.

— rochelle koff, miamiherald, "You may feel like 20, but you can’t eat like one — the best foods to eat as you age | Miami Herald," 25 Mar. 2018
Protein-rich grains, such as millet, quinoa and buckwheat, are a staple, as are flax, almonds, walnuts and pumpkin seeds.

— jen murphy, WSJ, "She Hits New Heights to Get More Flexible," 24 Mar. 2018
The stuffed quail requires the sacrifice of two whole birds, and a comical quantity of buckwheat.

— rachel aviv, The New Yorker, "Medieval Polish Gourmet at Greenpoint’s Krolewskie Jadlo," 24 Mar. 2018
For fat, fiber, and other nutrients, the company plans to mix in vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato, buckwheat, and potato flour.

— National Geographic, "Can Dogs and Cats Be Vegan? Science Weighs In.," 15 Mar. 2018

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