How do you cook amaranth on the stovetop?

To prepare amaranth on the stovetop, combine 1 cup of the uncooked grain with 3 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pot, and cook for about 25 minutes on low heat.

What does amaranth taste like?

It has a flavor and texture very similar to that of Cream of Wheat.

What are the nutritional benefits of amaranth?

It is naturally gluten-free so it can replace wheat or oats. It is also high in plant-based iron, protein, and antioxidants .

Amaranth Porridge (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

Name: Vegan Amaranth Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Gluten-free
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked amaranth; 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk; 2 ripe bananas, sliced; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness); 2 scoops of your favorite protein powder (optional, for extra protein)

amaranth porridge in a bowl with sliced bananas.

Vegan Amaranth Porridge

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Amaranth Porridge is hearty, comforting, and perfect for breakfast. Make this gluten-free porridge in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. This recipe is made dairy-free, and vegan-friendly, and ready in 30 minutes.

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 5 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup uncooked amaranth
2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
2 scoops of your favorite protein powder (optional, for extra protein)

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Instructions

For pressure cooker: Combine amaranth, almond milk, and bananas into a 3-quart pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes and let the pressure come down naturally for at least 10 minutes. Serve hot with cinnamon sprinkled on top and collagen peptides stirred in.
For stove-top cooking: Bring almond milk to a gentle boil in a lidded pot. Stir in the amaranth and sliced bananas, lower the heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the grain has absorbed most of the liquid. Serve hot with cinnamon sprinkled on top (porridge will thicken as it sits).

Equipment

Instant Pot

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Notes

You can use your favorite plant-based milk in this recipe. Don’t use dairy milk in the pressure cooker as it will curdle.
This recipe can be adapted to your liking. Want more sweetness? Add more maple syrup. Don’t like bananas? Use chopped mango or a chopped ripe pear instead.
Store any leftover cooked porridge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Pressure cooker or stovetop
Cuisine: Gluten-free
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 220
Sugar: 6.4 g
Sodium: 117.1 mg
Fat: 4.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Carbohydrates: 36.9 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 10.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/amaranth-banana-porridge-pressure-cooker/