Buckwheat And Brussels Sprout Salad – The Candida Diet

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup whole buckwheat groats
• Pinch of salt
• 2 Tbsp. oil, such as extra virgin olive or coconut
• ¼ cup shallots, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 Brussels sprouts, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 to 3 leaves Swiss chard, cut across into ribbons
• Fresh herbs, such as thyme or parsley, minced
• Crushed, toasted nuts, such as hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts