Basic Amaranth Submitted by: Mary Recipe Ingredients: 1 c Amaranth 3 c Water Cooking Directions: 1.  Combine amaranth and water in a pot with a tight fitting lid. 2.  Bring to a boil, stir well, then lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3.  During the last 5 minutes or so it will start to stick and will need stirring more often. 4.  The grains will absorb the water and bind together but still retain their shape. 5.  Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.     All recipes are listed in good faith and Nuts.com fully respects copyright protection and private property of original recipe authors. If a recipe is listed against an author's wishes, please contact us and we will remove the recipe immediately.