Name: Vegetarian Grechanyky with Mushrooms and Herbs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 patties
Cuisine: Ukrainian cuisine
Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat groats (cooked); 200 g mushrooms (finely chopped); 1 pcs onion (finely chopped); 0.25 cup fresh dill (chopped); 1 pcs egg (beaten); 2 tbsp flour (plus more for coating); tsp salt (to taste); tsp black pepper (to taste); tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Grechanyky

Prep: 25 min • Cook: 20 min. Savory vegetarian patties made from buckwheat groats, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and fresh dill, pan-fried until golden and crispy. A wholesome meat-free take on traditional grechanyky.

Preparation time: 25 min
Cooking time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Servings: 8
Course: Main
Complexity: Easy

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Ingredients

Grechanyky

1 cup buckwheat groats(cooked)
7oz mushrooms(finely chopped)
1 pc onion(finely chopped)
1/4 cup fresh dill(chopped)
1 pc egg(beaten)
2 tbsp flour(plus more for coating)
tsp salt(to taste)
tsp black pepper(to taste)
tbsp vegetable oil(for frying)

Instructions

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the cooked buckwheat groats, finely chopped mushrooms, finely chopped onion, chopped fresh dill, beaten egg, 2 tbsp flour, salt, and pepper.
Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, forming a thick mixture. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.
Form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Lightly coat each patty in flour.

Cooking

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Carefully place the grechanyky patties into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Remove the cooked grechanyky from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Nutrition

Servings: 8
Serving size (imperial): 3.4 oz

Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g	Total (8 servings)
Calories	150 kcal	158 kcal	1,200 kcal
Protein	5.5 g	5.8 g	44 g
Fat	6 g	6.3 g	48 g
Carbs	18 g	18.9 g	144 g

Tips

Cook the buckwheat groats in advance to save time during preparation. Ensure they are cooled before mixing.
For an extra crispy exterior, ensure the oil is hot but not smoking before adding the grechanyky to the pan.
Serve grechanyky hot, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream or a fresh herb yogurt sauce. They are also delicious with a side of pickled vegetables.

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Instructions

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the cooked buckwheat groats, finely chopped mushrooms, finely chopped onion, chopped fresh dill, beaten egg, 2 tbsp flour, salt, and pepper.
Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, forming a thick mixture. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.
Form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Lightly coat each patty in flour.

Cooking

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Carefully place the grechanyky patties into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Remove the cooked grechanyky from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Nutrient

Per serving

Per 100 g

Total (8 servings)

Calories

150 kcal

158 kcal

1,200 kcal

Protein

5.5 g

5.8 g

44 g

Fat

6 g

6.3 g

48 g

Carbs

18 g

18.9 g

144 g

Tips

Cook the buckwheat groats in advance to save time during preparation. Ensure they are cooled before mixing.

For an extra crispy exterior, ensure the oil is hot but not smoking before adding the grechanyky to the pan.

Serve grechanyky hot, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream or a fresh herb yogurt sauce. They are also delicious with a side of pickled vegetables.