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FAQ
Bring 1 ½ cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add amaranth, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
It tastes wonderful cooked with in a flavorful liquid like tomato juice. Cooked amaranth can be used in soups, stews, chili or in place of rice in most recipes. Amaranth seeds can be stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 6 months.
More On Grains. Plus, its vast nutritional content means it packs a number of health benefits, too. Vandana R. Sheth, R.D.N. says amaranth also provides 22 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin B6 (compared to just 18 percent in quinoa.)
Traditionals Crops. Cooked greens can be used as a side dish, in soups or as an ingredient in sauce and baby food formulations. Amaranth grain is a popular snack sold in Mexico, sometimes mixed with chocolate or puffed rice, and its use has spread to Europe and parts of North America.
Soaking: If you have the time, consider soaking the amaranth overnight before cooking. Soaking the grains makes their nutrients easier to digest and shortens the cooking time, says Ziata. Simply combine amaranth and water in a large bowl, completely submerging the grains.