Quinoa and Toasted-Amaranth Slaw

Name: Quinoa and Toasted-Amaranth Slaw
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 1/2 head red cabbage; 1/4 head green cabbage; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup amaranth; 2 Granny Smith apples; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons); 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted (page 57); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

January 26, 2012

Amaranth is a small herb seed, not a cereal grain, that tastes a bit peppery and is rich in protein and high in fiber. Here, it is toasted until it pops, much like popcorn. The lemon juice is not only for flavor; it also keeps the apples from turning brown.

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