Amaranth Institute

07/27/2020

Cola Pola
Coca beer. 100% indigenous

Coca Pola es el resultado de muchos años de trabajo, es la primera cerveza de coca elaborada por una empresa 100% indígena, con el proceso artesanal para elaboración de cervezas y con el sabor y las propiedades energizantes de la coca es una bebida que tienes que probar 🍻
Apoya la Industria Indígena Colombiana, ingresa a nuestra página web www.cocanasa.org ⬆️

04/09/2020

Broccoli and amaranth hamburger recipe

Comprar los ingredientes locales de pequeñxs productorxs aseguran un sabor fresco y vibrante para sus platos. ¿Quién quiere hacer esta deliciosa hamburgesa de brocoli con ?

(4 porciones)

∙ 30g semilla de amaranto
∙ 1 pza chica de brócoli
∙ 50g de cacahuate horneado
∙ 4 bolillos (un pan artesanal de amaranto será rico!)
∙ para acompañar (tomate, aguacate, chiles (al gusto))

Cocer la semilla de amaranto: Lavarla y colarla, las veces que sean necesarias procurando dejarla más limpia posible (sin piedras o tierra). • Poner a hervir el agua, ya hirviendo el agua dejar caer la semilla entre 10 a 15 minutos. • Retírala del fuego. • Importante escurrir la semilla una vez retirada del fuego.

Cocer al v***r el brócoli 20 min., Pasando los minutos dejar enfriar y desasear. • Posteriormente triturar en la licuadora el cacahuate seco. • Colocar en un recipiente el brócoli y desecho junto con la semilla de amaranto y el cacahuate triturado, realizar una mezcla. Comenzar a realizar tortitas y pasarlas por el sartén con 1 cucharada de aceite.

¡Listas para colocarlas sobre el pan!

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Buying local ingredients from small producers will ensure a fresh and vibrant flavor for your dishes. Who wants to make this delicious broccoli burger?

(4 servings)

∙ 30g amaranth seed
∙ 1 pc broccoli girl
∙ 50g of baked peanut
∙ 4 rolls (artisanal amaranth bread is delicious)
∙ to accompany (tomato, avocado, chilies (to taste))

Cook the amaranth seed: Wash and strain it, as many times as necessary until all the detritus is removed. • Bring the water to a boil, add the seed, boiling for 10 to 15 minutes. • Remove from heat and drain.

Steam the broccoli for 20 minutes. • Drain and allow to cool. • Crush the dry peanut in a blender. • Mix the broccoli, cooked amaranth seed and crushed peanuts. • Start making patties and heat in a flat-bottomed pan with 1 teaspoon of oil.

Serve with your favorite sandwich condiments!

01/04/2020

Dear Members and potential Members, please take the time to make this year's contribution to the Amaranth Institute. Members will get free registration to our next International Conference to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, in May.

http://www.amaranthinstitute.org/?q=get-involved/join-ai

12/30/2019

When many farmers in the U.S. think of amaranth, most imagine a w**d getting in the way of corn and soybean production. Dr. Matthew Blair is hoping to change this perception. A recipient of the Tony K

11/16/2019

Amaranth Day in Oaxaca

16 11 19
Saturday
10 00 to 17 00

10/26/2019

Great annual event in Oaxaca, Mexico

🌿 ¡Les recordamos que tenemos una cita!

Ven y celebra el Día del Amaranto 2019 este 16 de Noviembre -10:00 hrs. en la Plaza de la Danza.

¡No te lo pierdas! La entrada es libre.

10/22/2019

Remembering why we're here ...

Please take a look at amaranthinstitute.org and join us as members.

10/22/2019

Amaranthinstitute.org has now been updated and will soon be given a light makeover. Please visit the new Recent research and New Crops for the New South pages.

http://amaranthinstitute.org/?q=amaranth-research-documentation-in-the-field/new-crops-for-the-new-south-ai-conference-2020

09/13/2018

Hello Amaranth enthusiasts around the world!! We would like to share with you a fundraising effort by one of the most interesting amaranth promotion programs that is also a member of our amaranth network. Please support Puente a la Salud Comunitaria with their giving challenge! They are not only an important force promoting the production and consumption of amaranth but hey are also one of the most amazing examples of community work there is. They make a deep impact with all the households that participate in their program. Donate for healthy people, for conservation of agrobiodiversity and for the beautiful orange/magenta/green plant of amaranth that has been bringing joy and nutrition to people since pre-Columbian civilizations. THANK YOU!!

Puente a la Salud Comunitaria aims to empower 50 small-scale farmers in Oaxaca, Mexico, providing training, tools, and agro-ecological farm inputs to allow them to grow amaranth and other crops in a sustainable and natural process. Amaranth is considered a superfood because of its nutritious propert...