Happy Whole Grains AND Mes De La Herencia HISPANA. In English, Hispanic Heritage Month aka LatinX Heritage Month. The latter term is more inclusive. Can’t get into this too much, but if you’re wondering why, NPR has a great explainer article on this. Link below.
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To celebrate both, we’ll learn how to cook amaranth or amaranto 2-ways.

According to the Whole Grains Council, its prevalence was found mostly in the Aztec empire. It was domesticated about 6,000 years ago! It’s a very special ingredient. The plant has bright, deep pink flowers that contain the seeds. It’s very hardy and can grow to 9 feet tall! Its leaves are also edible.

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Popped Amaranth Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of amaranth

Kitchen Tools:
Wide bottom pan, lid for pan, fine-mesh sieve, bowl, oven mitts, wooden spoon and measuring tablespoon.

Instructions:
1. Heat pan to medium heat for 5 minutes
2. Add 1 tablespoon of amaranth. The seeds will pop in about 5 seconds.
3. Stir seeds with wooden spoon to heat evenly. Use lid to keep as many of popped seeds in the pan as possible.
4. Turn off the fire, pour the popped amaranth into the sieve.
5. Repeat process in batches of 1 tablespoon each.
6. Shake the sieve and allow the unpopped kernels to filter out.

This is ready to be used for alegria, ladoo or topping for soups, salads, desserts.

Stovetop Amaranth Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 cup amaranth
1 cup water (liquid of your choice)

Kitchen Tools:
Small pot (5.25” in diameter) and lid

Instructions:
1. Add water and amaranth to pot.
2. Bring to boil at medium-high heat (5-7 minutes)
3. Cover and turn temp to medium-low. Let low simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Serve warm.

Amaranth cooking ratio is 1:2. 1 part whole grain, 2 parts liquid of your choice. This cooked amaranth can be loosened up more with more liquid, depending on your preference. It can be used as a polenta substitute; the outer later of vegan/vegetarian sushi; alternative to sticky rice; warm breakfast bowls, desserts, veggie patties and crackers.

Amaranth is a very special and interesting ingredient, so save it for something special or make an intention before eating it to make the meal meaningful.

This video, How to Pick Whole Grains, Brown Rice, Millet and Teff, Quinoa and Pumpkin Overnight Oats can be found in the Explore Whole Grains playlists:
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Please make sure to check with your doctor about any contraindications with eating this food and your medications.

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