Delicious Amaranth Pilaf

A nutritious ancient grain side dish, amaranth pilaf offers a nutty taste and satisfying chewy texture.

Category Tags:

Side DishDinner

Cuisine Tags:

AfricanAmerican

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Instructions

  1. Bring water or broth, amaranth, salt, and thyme to a boil in a medium saucepan.

  2. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and amaranth is tender.

  3. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes to steam.

  4. Stir in butter, pepper, and fresh herbs if desired, then serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 76 kcal
Carbohydrate: 8 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 184 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g