Amaranth is a complete protein. It is a YogaLean way to start your day. You can customize the flavor profile so that you can make this dish day after day and it does not have to be the same. The nutritious grain comes from a fast growing plant related to beets, chard, spinach, and quinoa.
Texture is important to many people. This cereal can be made dry or have a liquid/runny content depending on the amount of liquid used. The consistency this recipe produces can be related to tapioca or cream of wheat.
Base Ingredients (Serves 2)
1 Cup Amaranth (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
2 Cups Water (or milk of your choice)
1/ 2 Cup Almond Milk
1 TBSP Flavoring (I suggest Vanilla, Almond, Maple, or Cinnamon)
NOTE: I started with some pre-cooked Amaranth. The recipe calls for 3 cups of water to 1 cup of Amaranth. I used 3 cups of water to partially cook 2 cups of Amaranth. This technique allows me to use the amaranth in a variety of recipes throughout the week, and cuts down on preparation time when I wish to make the additional meals. I used 2 cups of partially hydrated amaranth and added 1 cup of almond milk to a pot. I added 1 TBSP ALMOND flavoring and cooked until the almond milk was almost absorbed. Then I added 1 cup of fresh dates stirring until all liquid is absorbed.
It was suggested I try Almond Flavoring when cooking with figs…I fell in love when I took that suggestion!
Fruit and Nut Options: (Seasonal Fruits are More Flavorful)
• Figs, Bananas, Almond Flavoring, and Walnuts
• Berries and Vanilla
• Dates and Cinnamon
• Dried fruits and nuts w/ flavoring of your choice
• Stone fruit, vanilla, and pecans
• Mango, coconut, and coconut flavoring
• Pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and walnuts or pecans
Instructions:
Combine the ingredients (minus the fruit and nuts) in a pot.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir from time to time.
When liquid is almost absorbed, add the fruit and nut combination of your choice and stir until the liquid is absorbed.
Cooking time: 30 minutes if amaranth is dry, 15 minutes if partially cooked.
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