*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Amaranth Stir Fry

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Vegan

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Amaranth -- uncooked
     1/8   ts           Sea salt
   1       tb           Olive oil
   1       c            Leeks -- sliced
     1/2   c            Mushrooms -- sliced
     1/2   c            Green peppers -- sliced
   1       t            Soy sauce
     1/2   c            Whole wheat bread crumbs
     1/2   c            Scallions -- sliced
     1/2   c            Pumpkin seeds -- toasted

   Rinse and drain amaranth.
  
   Dry roast amaranth in a hevy skillet over medium heat
  for 5 minutes.
  
   Bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil. Stir in
  amaranth and return to a boil.
  
   Lower heat and place a flame deflector or heat
  diffuser under the pot.
  
   Cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until all water is
  absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  
   Heat a skillet and brush generously with oil. Add
  leeks and saute for 5 minutes.
  
   Add mushrooms and peppers and saute for 10 minutes,
  stirring often.
  
   Sprinkle with soy sauce and one teaspoon water.
  
   Sprinkle bread crumbs over top of vegetables.
  
   Place amaranth on top of crumbs. Cover and heat
  through.
  
   Stir to combine all ingredients, place in a serving
  dish and garnish with scallions and pumpkin seeds.
  
   Per serving: 340 cal; 11 g prot; 237 mg sod; 51 g
  carb; 11 g fat; 0 mg chol; 93 mg calcium
  
   From DEEANNE's recipe files
 


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