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18+ Delectable Amaranth Recipes (Sweet & Savory)

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Do you enjoy trying new foods? These fantastic amaranth recipes will make you fall in love with this ancient and versatile gluten-free grain. 
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Keyword easy, gluten-free, healthy, plant-based
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 97
Author Alena Schowalter

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water 720 ml
  • 1 cup amaranth 190 g

Instructions

  • Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add dry amaranth and stir to combine.
  • Cover with a lid and lower the heat so that the amaranth can simmer.
  • Once all of the water has been absorbed, remove from heat and use your freshly cooked amaranth!

Notes

  • Replace the water with vegetable broth to add more flavor.
  • You can also add some spices like thyme or curry to the water while cooking.
  • Find 18+ delicious uses for amaranth in the article above!

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 2g