Amaranth Dish

(Can be made the day before.
Let cool & refrigerate overnight.
Warm up in the morning.)

Preheat oven at 350º
Put:
1 c pitted dates
2 c water
in a blender & blend for 30 sec.

Pour in a casserole dish.

Add to the casserole dish:
1 c whole grain amaranth
1 c whole grain rice, millet,
steel cut oats
or
kamut, spelt or oat groats
(ground in a coffee grinder)
1/2 c sliced or slivered almonds
(taste for freshness)
1 bay leaf
3/4 t salt
5 c water
& stir.

Bake uncovered at 350º for 1 1/4 hr.
Take out & stir.

Then continue baking at 350º for 45 min. more.
(even though amaranth is small, it still takes a long time to cook)

Can add when using millet:
1 T coconut butter

Stir & discard bay leaf.

Serve
or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can freeze, but will need to be thawed, then put in a pot with a little water or RecipeRICH milk & heat on med. high while stirring for 3 - 5 min.

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