Amaranth Stir Fry
By: Anonymous
Published: Monday, January 4, 2010 - 2:36am

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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