Amaranth is a strange and wonderful gluten-free grain that’s loaded with history and protein. Mexicans pop it and pack it in a sweet syrup and eat it as a candy bar called “alegria”. Here in the states its best known as a hot breakfast cereal or ground and added to flour for a protein punch for baked goods.

Some strains of amaranth are known as pigweed and are a nuisance weed during the summer. Others are red and beautiful and are used in cut flower arrangements. Ours is a golden grain variety and the tiny grains are packed with protein and ready to use.