Amaranth is a tiny seed that cooks like a grain, which is why it is referred to as a pseudo-grain. It is higher in fibre than most grains. Similar to buckwheat and quinoa, it is gluten-free and easy to digest. Amaranth is noted for being high in plant protein. Its seeds are 13–15% protein, which […]
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Amaranth Protein
Baked Amaranth with Beets
I got some fresh organic beets—which usually I would use for salads or juice, but today I wanted something warm. The cupboard was a little bare but I had amaranth and thought to combine both beets and amaranth and bake them. This little experiment resulted in a dish I will definitely make again. The result: delicious, mildly sweet and totally satisfying. […]