Amaranth Breakfast Oatmeal Recipe

"Oatmeal is an all-time healthy breakfast option that does not take much time to prepare. This recipe has additional benefits of super-powerful foods like Amaranth leaves adding extra delicious and nutrient punch. Adding leafy greens like Amaranth makes this recipe high in fiber that keeps your hunger pangs in control and is good for weight loss."

Original is 1 serving

Metric US

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Ingredients

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½ cup oat flakes (or rolled oats)
½ cup buttermilk (of thin buttermilk)
1 cup chopped amaranth leaves (you can use a green or red variety)
Salt, to taste

¼ teaspoon cumin powder
Water, as needed
Yogurt, as a side

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (179.3 g)
Calories 184
Total Fat - 4.5 g
Saturated Fat - 2.4 g
Cholesterol - 13.5 mg
Sodium - 144.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 31 g
Dietary Fiber - 2.6 g
Sugars - 16.8 g
Protein - 7.2 g
Calcium - 273.3 mg
Iron - 1.1 mg
Vitamin C - 33.1 mg
Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a saucepan, add oats and water and bring it to a boil. Let it cook over medium heat until the oats become soft and add chopped amaranth leaves. Stir occasionally, till all the water is absorbed and amaranth is cooked.