This amazing grain is gaining popularity today because of its startling health benefits. Amaranth offers digestive benefits and helps build healthy bones. It’s a great source of protein, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron and its Gluten Free. This gluten-free grain was a major food crop of the Aztecs, and some estimate that it was domesticated between 6,000 and 8,000 years ago.

It has a super nutty and toasted flavor, so it works well in many dishes — from breakfast, lunch or dessert.

To cook amaranth seeds, follow the following steps:

Use the ratio of 1.5 cups water to a half cup amaranth then heat the mixture in a small saucepan until it begins to boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer, uncovered, until the water is absorbed. This typically takes about 20 minutes.