By Devi Poojari
November 13, 2023
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Used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, stir-fries or simply sautéed as a side dish, the nutrient-rich leaves paired with deeply savoury ingredients, tend to shine well and contribute a lot of texture and flavour to a recipe.
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Use a variety of mushrooms – pick from oyster, button, cremini or shimeji and add the amaranth leaves into your wok just when all the flavours begin coming together.
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Give your favourite Mediterranean snack a wintery twist with amaranth leaves inside crispy falafels that you can enjoy stuffed into pita bread
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Similar in treatment to spinach or zucchini fritters, use lots of chopped amaranth leaves and mix it with some eggs, cheese, fresh mint, flour and any kinds of seasonings you prefer.
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An easy coconut milk-based stew made with aromatics, spices and amaranth leaves, the callaloo is a quick supper recipe for those looking for a light, plant-based dinner option.
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A deliciously fatty and savoury recipe that utilises tender cuts of pork simmered in a broth with fresh amaranth leaves, this Mexican-style stew has a warm heat from the addition of fresh jalapenos and red chilli flakes.
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Loosely inspired by the Mexican preparation of amaranth greens with black beans, this simple preparation of amaranth leaves cooked with onions, garlic, rajma and spices are the ideal way to get a dose of protein and vitamins.
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