Organic Amaranth

$7.00

Amazing Amaranth is the baby cousin of quinoa. Smaller in size with a slight beige colour, amaranth can be eaten in just the same way as quinoa, but cooks a little more quickly.

• Nutritional Info

  GRAMS PER SERVE	50
  SERVES PER PACK	10
  	PER SERVE	PER 100g
  ENERGY	777kJ	1554kJ
  PROTEIN	6.8g	13.6g
  FAT, TOTAL	3.5g	7g
  SATURATED	0.7g	1.5g
  CARBOHYDRATE	32.6g	65.3g
  SUGARS	0.85g	1.7g
  SODIUM	2mg	4mg

• Ingredients
  Amaranth
• Health Benefits
  It is a seed of similar appearance and almost identical nutrient profile as Quinoa: high in fibre, protein and containing large amounts of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, calcium, folate and vitamin E.
• Country Of Origin
  Product of Bolivia
• Storage Instructions
  Store in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight
• How To Use
  Step-by-step guide to cooking Amaranth *½ cup dry Amaranth = one serve (makes nearly 1½ cups cooked) 1.    Rinse thoroughly to remove any of the remaining bitter coating on the seeds2.    Put 1 part Amaranth* to 2 parts water in a saucepan and bring to the boil3.    Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for approximately 15 minutes4.    Remove from the heat and let sit for a few minutes before fluffing up and serving Amaranth can also be cooked in a rice cooker or the microwave with the same ratio of Amaranth to water and takes about the same amount of time. Once cooked, there are endless possibilities for its use, from the most simple side dish to a base for a casserole or stew. You can also make a delicious salad by mixing it with your favourite roast veggies, or add it to a hearty soup. Amaranth can easily be substituted in any dish that asks for rice or couscous or make a yummy warm breakfast by simply add nuts, coconut sugar and fresh berries with a sprinkle of cinnamon!!!