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Feel free to use a combination of Amaranth and other whole grains, which would give this dish a complete amino acid profile. Amaranth is a highly nutritious grain, with a protein complex that rivals animal products, while also containing more calcium than milk.

1 tsp. annatto seeds
1 T olive oil
1 T finely grated onion
1 small garlic clove (smashed)
¾ cup amaranth grain
2 cups broth
2 T green olives
2 T capers

Gently infuse the olive oil with the annatto seeds. Strain.
Heat up the red oil in a pot, and gently fry the grated onion.
Once translucent, add the garlic and stir.
Stir in the amaranth.
Cover with the broth and bring the liquid to a boil. Gently simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in the olives and capers.

Feel free to use a combination of Amaranth and other whole grains, which would give this dish a complete amino acid profile. Amaranth is a highly nutritious grain, with a protein complex that rivals animal products, while also containing more calcium than milk.
Recipe

Amaranth is an incredibly nutritious grain which was held sacred by the Aztecs. It is a gluten-free grain, because it is actually related to grass. This is a basic recipe for preparing plain amaranth. You can mix in whatever you would like to this.

1 cup amaranth
2 ½ cups water
Pinch of salt

Bring the water to a boil and add the amaranth.
Turn the heat down, and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes until cooked through.

Amaranth is an incredibly nutritious grain which was held sacred by the Aztecs. It is a gluten-free grain, because it is actually related to grass. This is a basic recipe for preparing plain amaranth. You can mix in whatever you would like to this.
April 3, 2008   |   0 comments
Tags: Calcium, Entrees, Gluten-free, Latin America, Protein
Recipe

4 slices multi-grain sandwich bread
2 T mayonnaise (Spectrum Organics is the best)
1 tomato
½ avocado
1 handful of dulse

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Bake the dulse for about 8-10 minutes, until it is dried out and crispy.

Toast the bread slices.

Slice the tomatoes horizontally.

Slice the avocado half into thin pieces horizontally as well.

Spread the mayonnaise on one slice of the bread.

Arrange the tomatoes in one even layer on the bread, and do the same with the avocados.

Place an even amount of dulse on top of the avocados.
Cover with the other slice of bread, slice in half for easy handling, and enjoy!

Recipe

1 bunch watercress
Some dry hibiscus flowers
1 handful raw pepitas
1 avocado
1 ripe pear of your choice
For the Dressing:
1 T acacia honey
1 T white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Chile Ancho powder
1 clove of garlic, smashed
1-2 lugs of olive oil
Salt

Mix the honey, vinegar, Ancho powder, salt and garlic in a bowl. Let the flavors infuse.

Wash the watercress well, and if not using it immediately place it in the fridge, so that it remains crisp.

Toast the hibiscus flowers on very low heat until they are dry. Once they are cooled, crumble them up to your desired size. You can do this by hand, or with a mortar and pestle.

Toast the pepitas in a dry pan on low until they inflate and are crunchy.

Slice the pear in half lengthwise and remove the inner core. Slice one half of the pear into thin segments.

Slice the avocado in half, remove the bone, and remove its jacket. Slice the avocado into thin pieces lengthwise. You can cut those in half if you want smaller pieces.

Remove the garlic clove from the dressing infusion. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, a few drops at a time.

Toss the watercress, pepitas, and pear slices with the dressing in a bowl.

Decorate the top of the salad with the avocado slices and hibiscus flowers for serving.

Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as an appetizer.

Enjoy!