Cabbage Stir Fry With Popped Amaranth Recipe
- 1/4 c. amaranth
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 c. shredded white cabbage, up to 4
- 2 sm leeks (white part only), (1 c.) rinsed well and sliced thinly
- 1 med yellow bell pepper seeded and shredded, (1 c.)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 4 SERVINGS VEGAN
- When popped, amaranth has a mild toasted sesame flavor that is perfect in a stir-fry vegetable dish such as this.
- Pop only the amount of grain you need because leftovers won't keep.
- To pop amaranth: Place heavy small skillet over high heat till very warm.
- Add in 1 Tbsp.
- of amaranth and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 10 to 15 seconds or possibly till most of the seeds have popped and turned white.
- Transfer to a bowl and continue cooking remaining seeds 1 Tbsp.
- at a time.
- Set aside.
- In wok or possibly large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in cabbage, leeks and bell pepper and cook, stirring constantly, just till wilted, about 3 min.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Transfer to hot serving dish and sprinkle with popped amaranth.
- Serve right away.
- VARIATION: For a more pronounced Asian flavor, stir 2 Tbsp.
- light soy sauce into vegetables with lemon juice.
amaranth, vegetable oil, shredded white cabbage, leeks, yellow bell pepper, lemon juice
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/cabbage-stir-fry-with-popped-amaranth-96866 (may not work)