🪶Indigenous / Native American
Amaranth
grain
Amaranthus is a genus of plants commonly known as amaranths. Some species are known by variants of the common name "pigweed". Some members are annual and others are perennial. The plant can grow from 1 to 2.5 metres tall with a succulent, hollow stem. Parts of the plant vary from green to reddish. Catkin-like cymes of densely packed flowers grow in the summer or fall.
Conditions addressed
How to use
½–1 cup cooked, 1–2× daily
- Cook as porridge, steam, or use as a base for meals.
- Soak overnight before cooking to reduce phytic acid.