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What To Do With Amaranth

Like quinoa, amaranth is an ancient, protein-packed seed. The tiny poppy seed-size "grain" was a staple of the Aztecs and Mayans. We must admit that we initially weren't quite sure about amaranth, tho...

Seasonal Spotlight: Amaranth

Amaranth is an ancient grain that was a staple of the Incan and Mesoamerican diet beginning 7,000 years ago. Today the grains and leaves continue to be cultivated, mostly by indigenous cultures, but ...