Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

delicious veggie treats

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 5m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 1h 50m
Servings: 13
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

60
Calories
1.3g
Fat
9.5g
Carbohydrate
3.1g
Protein
29mg
Cholesterol
62mg
Sodium
Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

Recipe Description

Your whole family will adore these tasty Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes. Made with a delicious mushroom filling, coated with a bread crumb coating and fried until crispy.

To make these croquettes, start by cooking buckwheat. Sauté onions and mushrooms and once cooked, combine with the buckwheat. Shape into patties. Prepare egg and bread crumbs to coat the patties. Fry the patties on each side until crisp and golden. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

To make Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook buckwheat

    25 min
    Step 1 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Place 1 cup of uncooked buckwheat in a saucepan of salted water. Cook over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Blend and place buckwheat in mixing bowl

    3 min
    Step 2 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 2 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 2 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Transfer the cooked warm buckwheat to a food processor and blend until ground. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Cook onion, carrot, and mushroom

    15 min
    Step 3 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 3 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 3 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 3 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 3 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Add 1 diced onion and 1 grated carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add ½ pound of sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse until minced. Add to the mixing bowl with buckwheat.

  4. 4

    Make croquette filling

    5 min
    Step 4 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 4 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of semolina, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Stir well to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add some water 1 teaspoon at a time.

  5. 5

    Form croquettes

    15 min
    Step 5 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Wet your hands and form oval-shaped flattened patties (about the size of an egg).

  6. 6

    Prepare breading ingredients

    2 min
    Step 6 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Break an egg into a small bowl and beat with a fork. In a second bowl, add ¾ cup of bread crumbs.

  7. 7

    Bread croquettes

    20 min
    Step 7 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 7 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Dip each patty into the beaten egg before dipping into bread crumbs. Place the croquettes on a plate or cutting board until ready to cook.

  8. 8

    Heat a skillet

    5 min
    Step 8 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Place a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ inch of oil.

  9. 9

    Cook croquettes in batches

    20 min
    Step 9 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom CroquettesStep 9 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Place the croquettes in the skillet and cook in batches for 3 minutes on each side.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes

    Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

These Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes are delicious crispy treats. Try making a batch this weekend and don’t forget to share photos on Instagram using the #CookMeRecipes hashtag!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Wendy Smith
November 26, 2024
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Amazing! My kids devoured these croquettes. We now have them as a family favorite every week!

Maggie
October 2, 2024
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These Vegetarian Buckwheat and Mushroom Croquettes were a hit at our family dinner. I love making simple dishes that everyone enjoys. The mushrooms added a nice flavor. My kids even asked for seconds, which hardly ever happens. I will definetly add this to our regular menu.

Valeria Wiggins
March 13, 2024
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Increíble receta deliciosa! Hice para la cena familiar y a todos les encantó. ¡Me encanta lo fácil que es!

Laura Smith
October 1, 2023
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Yummmmmm!

Isabella
June 16, 2023
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Wow! I made these croquettes for our game night and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them, and they were super easy to make!

Nate
May 15, 2023
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Amazing!

Gerry
May 4, 2023
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Superb croquettes! Made these with my husband for a family gathering, and they vanished in no time. The mushroom filling is simply delightful! I'll definitely be making them again.

Xena
April 23, 2023
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These croquettes are amazing. I made them for my kids, and they loved every bite. It was so simple to prepare, and I felt like a superstar in the kitchen. Perfect for family dinners, everyone asks for more.

Isaac
December 2, 2022
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Superb! These croquettes were a hit at our family dinner. My kids usually are picky, but they couldn't get enough of them! The mushroom filling is perfectly tasty. Will definitely be making these again.

Patricia Smith
November 28, 2022
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Tried these croquettes at a fam get-together last weekend. My kids gobbled 'em up without even askin' what was in 'em. They were crispy and packed with flavor. It's my go-to recipe now, super easy to whip up when friends drop by!

Ursula
September 10, 2022
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Super delish meal!

Margie Grayson
July 19, 2022
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My family thought it was a hit! thanks!

Eileen
March 31, 2022
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Healthy and delicious croquettes.

Lissa
March 17, 2022
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Tasty veggie patties with a juicy filling!

Steve
April 4, 2021
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Great for a vegetarian dinner!

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