Friends, meet amaranth. It’s an ancient grain originally eaten by the Aztecs in central Mexico, and it’s making its way into all sorts of modern dishes—and seriously trending online. We love to substitute it for rice or quinoa, and add it to baked goods like muffins and waffles. Try these 14 recipes and become an official convert. (Oh, and did we mention amaranth is gluten-free and packed with protein?)
Amaranth flour and whole-grain amaranth are used in these hearty, gluten-free waffles. Candied popped amaranth adds a sweet finishing touch, making it the ultimate weekend brunch dish.
Mix amaranth with other ancient grains for a stellar gluten-free tortilla. Try them with these vegetarian-friendly breakfast tacos.
Combine amaranth, oat and cornmeal with Meyer lemon and pureed carrots for the most delicious gluten-free, vegan muffins.
Mark our words: The whole family will be asking for seconds of this casserole. The secret ingredient? Cooked amaranth, which keeps the turkey meatballs light and tender.
Looking for a quick snack on the go? Add amaranth to no-bake vegan protein bars (…along with peanut butter and dark chocolate, of course).
The secret to keeping chicken burgers light and moist? Amaranth. Cook it in advance to make this recipe extra quick and easy.
For vegans, breakfast is the toughest meal of the day. (Ugh, oatmeal again?) Jazz things up with a versatile porridge you can serve with any seasonal fruit.
Serve these pan-seared cakes on a salad or a bed of cabbage slaw for a hearty and healthy meal. (Don’t forget the chipotle aioli.)
In this hearty Middle Eastern dish, amaranth teams up with another trendy and nutritious ingredient: spirulina.
If you’re gluten-free, you don’t have to say goodbye to baked goods—just sub in amaranth and you’re good to go.
Amaranth flour, buckwheat flour and arrowroot starch keep these ginger cookies soft and chewy. (They’re gluten-free and vegan, too.)
Note to self: Popped amaranth and a fried egg are the most amazing toppings for waffles.
18+ Delectable Amaranth Recipes (Sweet & Savory)
Do you enjoy trying new foods? These fantastic amaranth recipes will make you fall in love with this ancient and versatile gluten-free grain.
Prep: 1min
Total: 21min
Serving Size: ½ recipe
Nutrition Facts: calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Saturated Fat 0 grams saturated fat, servingSize ½ recipe, Sodium 6 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 0 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water (720 ml)
- 1 cup amaranth (190 g)
Instruction:
- 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!
17 Best Amaranth Recipes to Try
Try these amaranth recipes for something new and delicious. Enjoy dishes like waffles, porridge, muffins, and more.
Ingredients:
- Creamy Amaranth Porridge
- Millet Amaranth Buddha Bowls
- Gluten-Free Savory Amaranth Waffles
- Easy Amaranth Pancakes
- Gluten-Free Amaranth Tortillas
- Amaranth Granola
- Amaranth Tikki
- Chocolate Puffed Amaranth Bars
- Vegan Amaranth Protein Muffins
- Protein Power Lentils and Amaranth Patties
- Amaranth Spice Cookies
- Tabouli with Amaranth Grain
- Multigrain Porridge
- Dark Chocolate Amaranth Bars (6 Ingredients!)
- Peanut Butter Parfait with Amaranth
- Amaranth Flour Tortillas with Avocados
- Baked Amaranth Pudding
Instruction:
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- Prep an amaranth recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Breakfast Amaranth With Walnuts and Honey
Cooked amaranth keeps its integrity for a few days in the fridge, making this an excellent recipe to batch cook and reheat for breakfast throughout the week.
Total: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups amaranth
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Broken or chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds; honey or pure maple syrup; milk
Instruction:
- In a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan combine the amaranth and the water. Cover the pan and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking occasionally. Using a heatproof rubber spatula, push any seeds clinging to the side of the pot into the liquid then reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in salt.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes. Divide amaranth among bowls and top with nuts, honey, and milk.
AMARANTH PORRIDGE // ELECTRIC FOOD RECIPE
FAQ
What is the best way to eat amaranth?
Is amaranth healthier than quinoa?
Do you have to soak amaranth before cooking?
What are the side effects of amaranth?
For people with intolerance to lysinuric protein, eating amaranth may cause diarrhoea and stomach pain. Moreover, another side effect of lysine increase body’s calcium absorption, and bring free, damage-causing amount of calcium in the body.
