Amaranth Tabouli
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaranth ⓘ
- 1/2 cups water ⓘ
- 3-4 tomatoes, cored and chopped ⓘ
- 2 cups chopped/minced parsley (get it as fine as you have the desire/patience for) ⓘ
- 2 cups chopped/minced fresh mint (same as above)
- 4 scallions, chopped ⓘ
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste ⓘ
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste ⓘ
- generous pinch of ground cinnamon, plus more to taste ⓘ
Instructions
- 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.
- Cool the cooked amaranth, then combine with the rest of the ingredients. Stir well to combine, taste for seasonings, and serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
383
kcal
19% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).