Amaranth Stir Fry


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Tags:

pumpkin
grains
vegan
vegetable

Yield:

6.0 servings

Added:

January 4, 2010

Creator:

Anonymous

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Ingredients

1 cup Amaranth uncooked
1/8 teaspoon Sea salt
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 cup Leeks sliced
1/2 cup Mushrooms sliced
1/2 cup Green peppers sliced
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
1/2 cup Whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup Scallions sliced
1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds toasted

Preparation

1
Rinse and drain amaranth.
2
Dry roast amaranth in a heavy skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3
Bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil. Stir in amaranth and return to a boil.
4
Lower heat and place a flame deflector or heat diffuser under the pot.
5
Cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until all water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
6
Heat a skillet and brush generously with oil. Add leeks and saute for 5 minutes.
7
Add mushrooms and peppers and saute for 10 minutes, stirring often.
8
Sprinkle with soy sauce and one teaspoon water.
9
Sprinkle bread crumbs over top of vegetables.
10
Place amaranth on top of crumbs. Cover and heat through.
11
Stir to combine all ingredients, place in a serving dish and garnish with scallions and pumpkin seeds.

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