Buckwheat with Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Mint
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Everything needed for two servings. Check what you already have, then add only what is missing.
Produce
2 medium zucchini — approximately 10.5 oz/300 g
1 lemon — enough for 1 tablespoon of fresh juice
Fresh mint leaves
Refrigerated
Fresh goat cheese — 3.5 oz/100 g
Pantry Staples
Raw buckwheat groats — ¾ cup (4.2 oz/120 g)
Extra-virgin olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Black pepper
Salt
Optional Substitutions
Yellow summer squash instead of zucchini
Fresh ricotta instead of goat cheese
Fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley instead of mint
A lactose-free fresh cheese when needed
Certified gluten-free buckwheat for strict gluten avoidance
Luca’s Note
Use the goat cheese as a measured component rather than a heavy topping. Add the lemon and mint at the end so their freshness remains distinct.
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