Amaranth porridge: simple and healthy recipe

Porridge is not only a hearty but also a very healthy part of the daily diet. The variety of grains available makes it impossible to get bored of them. And if you feel a bit tired of your usual millet, rice, or buckwheat, white amaranth seeds will come to the rescue. They make a tender, delicious, and incredibly nutritious porridge.

Amaranth seeds are packed with almost all B vitamins (including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and B12), ascorbic acid, vitamins PP, D, E and A, omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids, as well as an impressive list of minerals: zinc, manganese, iron, iodine, sodium, copper, selenium, magnesium, and more. They are also rich in dietary fiber, which improves digestion and helps prevent constipation.

Regular consumption of amaranth can help lower «bad» cholesterol, strengthen the immune system, and reduce inflammation. Recent scientific studies also suggest that people who regularly eat amaranth seeds may have a lower risk of developing certain types of cancer.

CraftOil, a producer of delicious, aromatic, and highly beneficial cold-pressed oils, offers a wide and constantly updated range of artisanal products. Our catalog includes natural, eco-friendly amaranth grown without pesticides or preservatives and stored in ideal conditions. The quality of our amaranth is confirmed by an official certificate.

Our amaranth seeds are perfect for cold-pressing oil and for culinary use. They make an outstanding porridge — here’s how to cook it.

Ingredients

For prepare you need (іerves 4):

• 200 g amaranth seeds;
• 200 g water;
• 200 g whole milk (recommended);
• 30 g butter;
• 1/3 tsp salt;
• 1 tsp sugar;

Step-by-step recipe for nutritious amaranth porridge

Place amaranth seeds in a fine sieve or a colander lined with cheesecloth and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.

Transfer the seeds to a heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot and add water. Bring to a boil, then add salt and sugar. Reduce heat to low.

In a separate pot, heat (or bring to a boil) the milk.

Once the amaranth has swollen (about 5 minutes of cooking), add the warm milk, stir, and simmer on the lowest heat for another 30 minutes.

Stir in the butter, remove from heat, and let it rest. Serve warm — although it’s also tasty when chilled.

Notes & variations

You can enhance amaranth porridge with dried fruits, nuts, fresh seasonal berries, or fruit slices. It’s also delicious with sweet syrup or light jam. For a richer aroma, substitute butter with almond or poppy seed oil.

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