In the grocery store, amaranth is sold as whole seeds or flour. Whole seeds tend to have a longer shelf-life, so keep that in mind when shopping. Be sure to check the expiration date, as well as the ...

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 ...

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Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. In two separate batches of 1/2 cup each, add amaranth to hot pan. Cover with lid or splatter screen and continuously shake pan ...

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Purdue University students and faculty have converted an existing machine that pops a nutritious grain so it can be easily and economically utilized by malnourished populations in Africa. The machine, ...

Amaranth is a whole grain with a nutty flavor that works in sweet and savory dishes. It is packed with protein and fiber, contains magnesium and iron and is gluten-free. Try adding amaranth to a salad ...

Close-up of tzoallis being made during a summer nutrition workshop held by Puente a la Salud, a group based in Oaxaca, Mexico, that is helping to push an amaranth comeback. An ancient Aztec staple, ...

The nutritious indigenous plant is part of a movement to revive native crops and cuisines — and a means of restoring the health and economy of... On a sunny Friday morning in San Pablo Huitzo, a town ...