Amaranth

What is Amaranth

Amaranth is an ancient tiny grain (actually a seed) native to the Americas. This high-protein grain is used as a cereal or ground into flour. The grain is convenient because it is cooks much more quickly than many grains. The leaves are also eaten as fresh as in salads or cooked like spinach. Fresh greens can be found in some well-stock grocery stores or Hispanic markers.

Substitute for Amaranth

Millet or quinoa

Equivalents

1 cup raw grain yields 2 2/3 cups cooked grain 1 cup = 246 grams

Cooking Greens , Other Grains

Ingredients

Amaranth is a pure, natural grain and a packaged product would not typically have any additives or preservatives.

How To Cook Amaranth

1 cup amaranth grain
3 cups water

Rinse the grain in a fine sieve (the seeds are tiny). Place grain in a small pot with water, or you can substitute chicken or vegetable stock if you prefer. Boil for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.