Buckwheat Kasha with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 250 grams of buckwheat groats
• 280 grams of pickled mushrooms (we used Droga Dobrote)
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 280 grams of basil tomato sauce (we used Droga Dobrote)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the buckwheat:Rinse the buckwheat groats under running...: Prepare the buckwheat:Rinse the buckwheat groats under running water until the water runs clear. Drain. In a large pot, pour 400 ml of water, bring it to a boil, lightly salt it, and then add the buckwheat groats. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the groats are tender – it's best to cook them a few minutes less as they will continue to cook in the sauce. Drain the cooked groats and set them aside.

2. 2

   Prepare the vegetables:Peel and chop the onion and...: Prepare the vegetables:Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Drain the pickled mushrooms, rinse them lightly under running water, then chop them into pieces or slices.

3. 3

   Prepare the sauce:Heat the olive oil in a...: Prepare the sauce:Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the mushrooms:Stir in the drained and chopped...: Add the mushrooms:Stir in the drained and chopped pickled mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly browned and softened. Mix well with sweet paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Add the tomato sauce:Pour the basil tomato sauce...: Add the tomato sauce:Pour the basil tomato sauce into the pan. Stir and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce.

6. 6

   Add the cooked buckwheat groats:Add the cooked buckwheat...: Add the cooked buckwheat groats:Add the cooked buckwheat groats to the pan with the tomato sauce and mushrooms. Stir well to coat the groats with the sauce evenly.

7. 7

   Serve:Remove from heat and serve warm. You can...: Serve:Remove from heat and serve warm. You can garnish the plates with sautéed mushrooms and freshly chopped parsley before serving.