7 Delicious and Healthy Amaranth Drink and Dish Recipes
How many amaranth dishes do you know? If your only reference is alegrías and you love them, you need to discover at least 7 other ways to include this ingredient in drinks, desserts, and main courses. Adding amaranth dishes will not only be delicious but also healthy, as amaranth has great nutritional value with high mineral content like calcium, iron, phosphorus, and carotenoids. Try these 7 recipes for drinks and dishes with amaranth and let us know if you know other options to include it in meals.
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Strawberry Banana Amaranth SmoothieSometimes, a smoothie is the most practical way to start the day, and this one with amaranth, strawberries, and banana will be perfect for your mornings. To make it even faster, you can freeze the fruit together in a resealable bag the night before, and the next day just blend it with the amaranth and plant-based milk.View recipe
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Amaranth-Crusted Fish FingersThis is a good option for when kids don’t want to eat fish, as its flavor is excellent and it has the benefits of amaranth like vitamins C and A, amino acids, calcium, and iron.View recipe
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Banana Amaranth WaterThis delicious fresh drink is ideal for hot days, and to make it, you just need to blend the ingredients and then strain them to ensure there are no lumps.View recipe
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Amaranth-Crusted Tuna with Creamy Chili SauceEnjoy tuna in a different way with this tuna steak and its crunchy amaranth crust with red onion, accompanied by a creamy chili sauce.View recipe
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Amaranth CornbreadThis homemade sweet bread has a fluffy texture and intense sweet corn flavor. The amaranth adds a rich taste and a slightly crunchy texture.View recipe
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Amaranth and Mushroom RisottoThis risotto is a very original dish with amaranth, and the flavor of amaranth combined with mushrooms, the creaminess of almond milk, and vegan parmesan with a touch of fresh arugula will make this dish your favorite.View recipe
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Amaranth CapirotadaAdd a touch of amaranth to this classic Mexican dessert, which allows you to use up stale bread from the week.View recipe