Recipe
Vibrant Amaranth Tabouli
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients:
9
Delight in this modern twist on the classic tabbouleh, featuring flavorful amaranth as the star ingredient. Bursting with fresh parsley, mint, and zesty lemon, this dish is a refreshing and nutritious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
1 | cup amaranth |
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1⁄2 | cups water |
3 -4 | tomatoes, cored and chopped |
2 | 2 cups chopped/minced parsley (get it as fine as you have the desire/patience for) |
2 | 2 cups chopped/minced fresh mint (same as above) |
4 | 4 scallions, chopped |
1⁄3 | cup 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste |
5 | tablespoons 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste |
| • | generous pinch of ground cinnamon, plus more to taste |
Instructions
Preparation of Amaranth and Assembly | |
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| 1. | Heat amaranth in a skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until the grains start to pop and the amaranth is fragrant (1-2 minutes). Transfer to a small pot and add the water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most, if not all, of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes, covered. |
| 2. | Cool the cooked amaranth, then combine with the rest of the ingredients. Stir well to combine, taste for seasonings, and serve. |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița
