Savory Buckwheat Dumplings with Sour Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Hand-rolled dumplings filled with earthy buckwheat and caramelized onions, served with a tangy sour cream sauce that balances the hearty filling. This Ukrainian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs buckwheat groats, yellow onion, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup buckwheat groats
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp fresh, chopped dill
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook buckwheat groats in 2 cups water for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and cool completely.
2. Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat, add diced onions and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown and sweet, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Combine cooled buckwheat, onions, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp dill in a bowl.
4. Step 4: Form 12 equal portions into 2-inch balls, then flatten each into a 4-inch circle using a rolling pin dusted with flour.
5. Step 5: Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer, add dumplings, and cook for 5 minutes until they float to the surface.
6. Step 6: While dumplings cook, mix sour cream with remaining dill and 1 tbsp water.
7. Step 7: Drain dumplings, serve immediately with dollops of sour cream sauce.