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A filling buckwheat dish providing protein, fiber, and iron
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables (200 g) has 290 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 29 g of carbs, 17 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 75% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
290
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
29g
· 11% DV
Protein
17g
· 34% DV
Fat
11.2g
· 14% DV
Fiber
5g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 24% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5 g | 18% |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 290 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (chopped) | 60 g | 87 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 8 tablespoon (chopped) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 363 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 508 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
To make Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables, brown the ground beef with chopped onion, add the vegetables, then stir in rinsed buckwheat and hot water or broth. Cover and simmer until the buckwheat is tender and the beef is fully cooked.
No, you can simmer the buckwheat right in the pan with the ground beef and vegetables so it absorbs their flavor. Cook it separately if you want firmer, more distinct grains or if your vegetables release a lot of liquid.
Onion, carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms all work well in Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables. You can also add zucchini or tomatoes; add watery vegetables with care so the buckwheat does not turn mushy.
For Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables, rinse and drain the buckwheat, then avoid adding more cooking liquid than it can absorb. Keep the pan covered and resist frequent stirring; take it off the heat as soon as the grains are tender.
Yes, rinse the buckwheat under cold water and drain it before adding it to Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables. For a nuttier flavor, toast the drained groats briefly in the pan before adding the beef, vegetables, and cooking liquid.
Black pepper, paprika, thyme, and cumin are good choices for Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables. Add dried seasonings while browning the beef and vegetables so their flavor spreads through the dish, then adjust the salt near the end.
Serve Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables with a crisp green salad, plain yogurt, or pickled vegetables. Their fresh or tangy flavors contrast with the savory buckwheat and beef without making the meal feel too heavy.
Store Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within three to four days. Refrigerate it within two hours of cooking, and reheat it until steaming hot throughout.
Yes, Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables freezes well in airtight, portion-sized containers once cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly, adding a splash of water if the buckwheat seems dry.
Yes, cooked leftover buckwheat is useful for a quicker Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables. Brown the beef and cook the vegetables first, then stir in the cooked buckwheat near the end and heat everything through.
Vitamins
B12
1.8µg · 75% DV
Vitamin K
36µg · 30% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.36mg · 40% DV
Manganese
0.84mg · 37% DV
Phosphorus
244mg · 35% DV
Zinc
3.3mg · 30% DV
Sodium
440mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
520mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Buckwheat with Ground Beef and Vegetables combines tender buckwheat groats, browned ground beef and chopped vegetables in a hearty home-style dish. Despite its name, buckwheat is not a type of wheat. Similar groat-based meals are familiar in parts of Eastern Europe, though this combination has no single fixed regional recipe and can be adapted with different vegetables and seasonings.
The groats turn soft while keeping some bite, and bring a nutty, earthy flavour that works well with savoury beef and sweet vegetables. Serve it warm as a main meal, perhaps with a crisp salad or a spoonful of plain yoghurt. It offers protein and fibre in a filling combination; for a lighter version, use lean beef and add extra vegetables.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.