The benefits of amaranth and dishes worth cooking

Amaranth is an extremely healthy product that can and should be consumed, as it contains many essential vitamins, especially B, as well as calcium and phospholipids that boost metabolism. It's worth noting that it can be used in different ways, especially grains that taste and smell like nuts, can be used to make delicious drinks and confectionery, as well as added to salads and fish dishes.

The FoodOboz editorial team has selected 2 recipes for healthy, simple, and delicious amaranth dishes that will definitely become your favorites.

1. Amaranth porridge with coconut oil and blueberries

Ingredients:

• Amaranth - 50-60 g.
• Coconut oil - 1/2 tbsp. 
• Blueberries - 1 tbsp. 

Method of preparation:

1. Bring the amaranth with water to a boil, then reduce the heat to almost a minimum and cook for 15-20 minutes.
2. Add coconut oil 5 minutes before cooking.
3. At the very end, add the blueberries and stir, and the dish is ready to serve.

2. Amaranth bars

Ingredients:

• Amaranth - 100 g
• Almonds - 100 g
• Pecans - 100 g
• Cinnamon - 1 tsp.
• Vanilla - 1 tsp.
• Butter - 100 g
• Agave syrup - 250 ml

Method of preparation:

1. Pour the nuts into a blender and grind, but not too finely. Add cinnamon, vanilla, amaranth, and mix thoroughly.
2. Melt the butter in a water bath, add the agave syrup, stir, and combine the nut and amaranth mixture with the one you just prepared and mix everything.
3. Cover a baking sheet with parchment, put the resulting mass, spread it well, cover it with another sheet of parchment, and work it well with your hands or a rolling pin to make sure the dough is well compacted.
4. Then put the sheet in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, and after that time, take it out and cut it into bars.