27471 Popped Amaranth Granola 35 mins 5 mins 6 cups Thu Jul 23 14:56:00 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 28 10:17:34 -0700 2009 Easy American CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/27471 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:17:34 GMT A nutty way to start the day This sweet, nutty cereal goes great with yogurt or can just be eaten by the handful. Tiny grains of amaranth take on a nutty flavor and crispy texture when popped like popcorn in a pan. Here we combine them with coconut, cashews, and a touch of honey to create a sweet granola that goes great with yogurt or can simply be eaten by the handful.

What to buy: Amaranth is the seed of a plant once considered a weed; it has an unusually high amount of protein and a fresh flavor that lends itself to many baked goods such as pancakes and quick breads. It can be found at your local health food store, gourmet grocery store, or online.

Game plan: The granola can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

This recipe was featured as part of our Whole Grain Recipes photo gallery.

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  • Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. When the pan is heated, add the amaranth and cover (a mesh splatter screen or glass lid is recommended—the seeds will begin popping like miniature popcorn kernels). Shake the pan continuously until about 1/2 of the seeds have popped, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to a large bowl.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and honey in a small saucepan, place over medium heat, and stir until butter has melted and brown sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon; and set aside.
  • Add sugar mixture, cashews, coconut, and oats to amaranth and stir until mixture is moist throughout.
  • Evenly spread mixture on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir and continue to bake until lightly browned all over, about 5 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Stir in cherries.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/08/27471_popped_amaranth_granola_290.jpg Kate Ramos 45 Breakfast/Brunch 88 1/2 cup amaranth seeds

    ]]>     4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)

    ]]>     298 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

    ]]>     1/4 cup honey

    ]]>     292 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    ]]>     301 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

    ]]>     279 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

    ]]>     1 cup whole raw cashews, coarsely chopped

    ]]>     11 1 cup flaked, unsweetened coconut

    ]]>     1 cup old-fashioned oats

    ]]>     9 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped

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