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