RECIPE: Amaranth-stuffed squash

Amaranth is a very attractive cereal and is also considered one of the most nutritious plant foods in the world. It provides a great protein content and is very versatile, so it can be consumed with various foods and in simple recipes. It helps fight anemia, cramps and diabetes.

• Cooking time: 50 minutes
• Serving Size: Half Zucchini
• Number of servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ amaranth
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 onion
• 3 medium zucchini
• 250 grs of cherry tomatoes
• 1 pinch of salt

PREPARATION:

1. Cook the amaranth in a pot over medium heat (2 fingers of water per amaranth).
2. Add seasonings to taste and stir.
3. When it boils, lower the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes.
4. In a frying pan, sauté chopped onion and add cherry tomatoes until both items are golden. Stir and set aside.
5. Wash the zucchini thoroughly and cut them into pieces about 10 centimetres high.
6. Hollow them out and place them on a baking tray.
7. Season with a dash of oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin and cook for 10 minutes.
8. Remove them from the oven and fill them with amaranth.
9. Cook again for another 10 minutes.