Food Guide

Amaranth

Buying Tips

Find amaranth in most natural foods and grocery stores; buy it in bulk for maximum savings.

Varieties

Amaranth is used in cereals and in baked goods, such as crackers, cookies, and breads, and is available packaged as a whole grain or flour.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

In baking, combine small amounts of amaranth with other flours. Or heat it in a heavy, dry skillet until the seeds pop, and serve it with milk and strawberries as a breakfast cereal. Or, steam amaranth with vegetable broth and serve it as a side dish with toasted sesame seeds. Steamed or boiled amaranth congeals as it cools, so it must be eaten right away.

Storing

Store it in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, because air, moisture, and sunlight can cause the oils to go rancid.

Nutrition Highlights

Amaranth, 1 cup (195g)

  • Calories: 729
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrate: 129g
  • Total Fat: 12.7g
  • Fiber: 29.6g

*Excellent Source of: Calcium (298mg), Iron (14.8mg), Magnesium (519mg), and Folate (95.5mg)

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