Spanish Black Beans with Buckwheat

Name: Spanish Black Beans with Buckwheat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup black beans, soaked; 1/2 cup buckwheat; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

🗒 Lunch 🍽 American

A protein-rich, gluten-free dish packed with flavor and nutrients.

Hearty and flavorful Spanish-style black beans served with nutty buckwheat for a complete meal.

Ingredients

1 cup black beans, soaked
1/2 cup buckwheat
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook soaked beans until tender, about 20 minutes.
In a pan, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
Add spices, beans, salt, and pepper, cook 5 minutes.
Cook buckwheat separately according to package instructions.
Serve beans over buckwheat and garnish with parsley.

Expert Tips

Soak beans overnight for faster cooking. | Adjust spices to taste.

Recipe Notes

Can substitute buckwheat with quinoa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make ahead?

Yes, refrigerate cooked beans and buckwheat separately.

Can I freeze beans?

Freeze beans without buckwheat.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time25 minutes

Servings4 servings

Rating4.8/5 (70)

Maria Bakkers

A home cook and recipe creator from the United States. With a background in Hospitality and Catering, I love turning everyday ingredients into simple, family-friendly meals. When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy camping with my husband and our two children. On The Fry Pans, I share easy recipes, cooking tips, and honest kitchen tool reviews to help families cook smarter and eat better.

While Maria develops all our recipes, we want to provide the most accurate health information. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University) Nutrition and Food Science, to ensure accuracy.