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Black Beans with Amaranth

Recipe adapted from: New York Times

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Black Beans Dry, soaked overnight in 2 quarts water
  • 1 Onion Large, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • Salt To Taste
  • 3 Tablespoons Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 bunch Amaranth Stems discarded

Equipment

  • Large Pot with Lid
  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl

Instructions

  • Place beans (and their soaking water) in a large heavy pot.
  • Bring to boil and skim off foam.
  • Add onion, half the garlic and reduce to low.
  • Add salt and cover for 1 hour.
  • Add remaining garlic and more salt if desired.
  • Simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and simmer for another 30 minutes, until beans are tender.
  • While beans are simmering, wash amaranth leaves in water.
  • Bring large pot of water to boil, fill another bowl with ice water.
  • Add amaranth to boiling water, blanch for 2 minutes, add salt, and transfer to ice water.
  • Drain amaranth and chop coarsely.
  • Stir amaranth into beans, let simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Beans with Amaranth
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
111
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
305
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
19
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Amaranth, Black Beans, Cilantro, Dried Beans, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Gluten Free, Onion, Onions, Vegan, Vegetarian