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Amaranthus powellii |
July: Flowering ends, first signs of seed formation appear.
Safe for consumption. Powell amaranth is used in folk cuisine and medicine.. Considered a beneficial plant for improving digestion..
Annual plant with narrow leaves and small seeds.. Grows in fields and wastelands, often as a weed..
Handpicking young leaves and shoots. Harvesting mature seeds from inflorescences during dry weather.
Best to harvest leaves before flowering for optimal taste.. Seeds should be dried and stored in a dry place..
Leaves are suitable for salads, boiling, and stewing.. Seeds are cleaned from debris and dried before use.. Suitable for cooking and baking.
Powell amaranth salad (Chopping fresh leaves with oil and spices)
Fresh and healthy salad
Fresh and healthy salad
1. Wash young amaranth leaves.
2. Chop finely.
3. Dress with olive oil, salt, and lemon juice.
4. Optionally add tomatoes or cucumbers.
2. Chop finely.
3. Dress with olive oil, salt, and lemon juice.
4. Optionally add tomatoes or cucumbers.
Powell amaranth soup (Cooking leaves with vegetables)
Light and nutritious soup
Light and nutritious soup
1. Wash and chop amaranth leaves.
2. Cook with potatoes, carrots, and onions until tender.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Cook with potatoes, carrots, and onions until tender.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Powell amaranth seed porridge (Boiling seeds until cooked)
Nutritious and gluten-free porridge
Nutritious and gluten-free porridge
1. Rinse seeds.
2. Boil in 1:3 water ratio for about 20 minutes.
3. Add butter and sweetener to taste.
2. Boil in 1:3 water ratio for about 20 minutes.
3. Add butter and sweetener to taste.
Baking with Powell amaranth flour (Using flour for dough)
Healthy and gluten-free baked goods
Healthy and gluten-free baked goods
1. Grind seeds into flour.
2. Use flour for bread or cookies, replacing part of wheat flour.
3. Follow baking recipes.
2. Use flour for bread or cookies, replacing part of wheat flour.
3. Follow baking recipes.