1/2 cup uncooked roasted buckwheat kernels or groats (kasha)
1 egg white
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (2 to 3 medium)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium unpeeled cucumber, seeded and chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
Balsamic vinegar (below)
Mix buckwheat and egg white. Cook buckwheat mixture in 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until kernels separate and dry. Transfer buckwheat to medium bowl. Pour boiling water over buckwheat; let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add green onions, tomatoes and cucumber to buckwheat. Pour Balsamic Vinaigrette over buckwheat mixture; toss. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Shake all ingredients in tightly covered container.
1 Serving: Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 35); Fat 4g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 160mg; Carbohydrate 17g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 3g.
From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.