Popped Amaranth Crunch

Lorna Sass / The Whole Grains Council

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A crunchy topping made by popping amaranth and tossing with pumpkin seeds and spices. Great scattered on stews and salads.

SERVINGS: 1 serving (~1/2 cup)
RECIPE CATEGORY: Simple Ideas

Ingredients

  

  • 3 tablespoons amaranth
  • 3 tablespoons raw hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon chili powder
  • teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

  1. Heat pot over high heat. Stir in amaranth; lower to medium. Stir until grains darken and about 20% pop. Stir in pumpkin and cumin seeds 30 seconds. Turn off heat, stir until popping stops.
  2. Transfer to bowl, stir in oregano, chili powder, and salt. Cool. Store in jar up to 1 month.

Notes

If doubling or tripling, make in batches — over 3 Tbsp amaranth burns easily.

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