Amaranth-Banana Breakfast Porridge

Serves 6 to 8
Time 35 min
Amaranth-Banana Breakfast Porridge

Amaranth, a diminutive, gluten-free ancient grain, will give your morning routine a delicious reboot. Its earthy flavor and sticky texture are great with creamy cooked bananas and spicy fresh ginger. You can reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop. Top with a few banana slices or fresh berries, if you like.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2 cupsamaranth
    4bananas, sliced
    3cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1(1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    3/4 cupchopped pecans

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Method

In a large saucepan, combine amaranth, bananas, cinnamon sticks, ginger, salt and 4 cups water. 


Bring to a boil over high heat and stir. 


Lower heat, cover pan and adjust heat so mixture just simmers. 


Cook, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is absorbed and amaranth is tender with a bite at the center, 25 to 30 minutes. 


Remove cinnamon sticks. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with pecans, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days (sprinkle with pecans after reheating).

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 3/4 cup

Calories

280

Total Fat

5g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

95mg

Total Carbohydrate

53g

Dietary Fiber

10g

Total Sugars

12g

Protein

9g

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