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Amaranth

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Amaranth

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How to cook Amaranth

Although cooked amaranth does not turn out light and fluffy like other grains, it’s a lovely (and useful) pantry item. You’ll mostly see it in stores as the grain, but it is also available in flour form. To cook, simmer ½ cup amaranth to 1 ½ cups liquid for about 25 minutes, until creamy.

How to use Amaranth

One of my favorite things to make with it is a creamy, warm breakfast porridge. Similarly, you can make a savory risotto-like dish with it too. For a healthy snack, pop the tiny grains like you would popcorn. And as more a kitchen “tool,” amaranth is also a great thickener for soups and stews because it has a fair amount of starch. Instructions for popping can be found here.

How to store Amaranth

The grain is best stored in airtight containers in a cool place, up to a year in the freezer or 6 months in the pantry. The flour is best stored in the freezer, up to 6 months. If the grains or flour have a rancid smell when you open the bag, toss and buy fresh.

Types of Amaranth

Whole Grain
Flour

About

Similar to quinoa, Amaranth is actually a seed that acts like a grain, with a nutty, slightly earthy flavor. The flavor is mostly mild, which makes it nice for sweet and savory dishes. It is a nutritional powerhouse that continues to grow in popularity, especially as gluten-free diets are being followed more. Beyond the seed, amaranth is also grown for its greens, which are used in many cuisines and can be cooked like other leafy greens. This plant also has a long, fascinating history.

The Flour: I’ve found amaranth flour to have a bit more of an assuming flavor compared to the whole grain. This malty type flavor can work with both sweet and savory dishes but I prefer to use it in combination, never as a standalone flour. Amaranth flour can be a nice addition to gluten-free flour blends that contain oat, millet, or sorghum flour.

Purchase Amaranth

 

Whole Amaranth
Amaranth Flour

 All Vegetarian Amaranth Recipes

  • Amaranth Porridge with Caramelized Bananas and Pecans
    Amaranth Porridge with Caramelized Bananas and Pecans
  • Amaranth Porridge with Roasted Pears
    Amaranth Porridge with Roasted Pears
  • Blueberries 'n' Cream Amaranth Porridge
    Blueberries ‘n’ Cream Amaranth Porridge
  • Carrot Amaranth Polenta with Parsley Oil
    Carrot Amaranth Polenta with Parsley Oil
  • Coconut Rhubarb Amaranth Porridge
    Coconut Rhubarb Amaranth Porridge
  • Coriander Cauliflower Amaranth Salad
    Coriander Cauliflower Amaranth Salad
  • Spiced Delicata Squash with Amaranth and Garlic Yogurt
    Spiced Delicata Squash with Amaranth and Garlic Yogurt
Amaranth

Recent Recipes

  • Carrot Amaranth Polenta with Parsley Oil
    Carrot Amaranth Polenta with Parsley Oil
  • Spiced Delicata Squash with Amaranth and Garlic Yogurt
    Spiced Delicata Squash with Amaranth and Garlic Yogurt
  • Amaranth Porridge with Caramelized Bananas and Pecans
    Amaranth Porridge with Caramelized Bananas and Pecans

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