Starkel Nutrition

Sweet Apple Amaranth

CourseBreakfast
SensitivityDairy Free, Gluten Free
Special DietElimination Diet

Servings	Prep Time
2servings	5minutes

Cook Time

20minutes

Servings	Prep Time
2servings	5minutes

Cook Time

20minutes

Ingredients

1/2cup amaranth
1 1/2cup water, or non-dairy milk (soy, almond, hemp, coconut, etc.)
1/2 apple, cored and chopped
5 dried prunes , or figs, dates, (chopped)
1/2 to 1teaspoon cinnamon powder
Dash sea salt
2tablespoons pecans, (chopped) or almonds, toasted pumpkin seeds, (optional)

Instructions

In a medium pot, bring the amaranth and water or milk to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, uncover amaranth and add apple, dried fruit, cinnamon, and sea salt. Return cover and simmer for 10 minutes more until all water is absorbed and fruit is soft.
Remove pan from heat and serve amaranth immediately. Top with chopped nuts or seeds.

Recipe Notes

Alternative Cooking Option: Soak 1/2 cup of amaranth in 1 1/2 cups water overnight in a small pan. In the morning place saucepan over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes or until amaranth is soft. Be careful to watch grain so it does not burn. Add chopped fruit and nuts to garnish.