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www.bobsredmill.com | 2024-10-30
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Amaranth is a gluten free staple food of the ancient Aztecs and it's a powerhouse of nutrition! It contains all amino acids, including lysine, which is lacking in most grains. It's also an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
If you're curious about how to cook amaranth, you'll be pleased to know that it makes for a delicious hot cereal or polenta!
You can also use it to add a lovely texture to baked goods or homemade granola. With an earthy, nutty flavor, amaranth is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and every snack in between.
For a pilaf, bring 1 ½ cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, cover until liquid is absorbed, which will be about 20 minutes. For cereal, simply bring 2 ½ cups water and ½ teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add your amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, cover for 25 minutes. You can also cook your amaranth in a multi-cooker!
For a unique idea on how to cook amaranth, try this recipe for Coconut Amaranth Porridge with Spiced Apple and Date Compote. This smooth, creamy porridge is delicious with its rich and spicy apple and date compote. You can enjoy it as a wholesome breakfast or for an after-dinner treat! For snacks on the go, we're also big fans of these Chocolate Amaranth Protein Bars. Packed full of flavor, texture and nutritious ingredients, these bars will keep you fueled up for the day ahead! They call for popped amaranth, which can be done by heating a flat-bottomed pan on medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add a drizzle of water. Once it sizzles, the pan is hot enough and you can add in your amaranth seeds!
However you choose to enjoy our Whole Grain Amaranth, we're certain you'll quickly become fans of this nutritional powerhouse. We sure did and now we can't imagine a kitchen without it! From bread to porridge, amaranth offers plentiful ways to be enjoyed!
