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Popped Amaranth Parmesan

A closeup of Popped Amaranth Parmesan, which looks very similar to popcorn.
Servings
Serves 4

If you love popcorn you’re going to love popped amaranth! Made just like popcorn, popped amaranth is a unique and nutritious snack thanks to amaranth’s naturally occurring protein and fiber. Just put your amaranth in a pan of heated coconut oil and then add some parmesan and black pepper once it’s finished. Just hope you made enough!

Ingredients
¼ cup shaved parmesan
½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
  1. In a hot skillet place 2 teaspoons of coconut oil.
  2. Allow the coconut oil to melt and slowly add 2 teaspoons of amaranth at a time, allowing for the grains to pop like popcorn.
  3. Add parmesan and black pepper to the popped amaranth and serve immediately.

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