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                           AMARANTH STIR FRY

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

 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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