mangaese – Fruit & Stuff

RECIPES

How to Cook Brown Rice

Posted on July 5, 2023January 18, 2026 by Mary Ann Lesh

The secret of fluffy brown rice is rinse before cooking and boil uncovered for a full 30 minutes.

PREP 20 min

NEED large pot

TEMP medium

COOK 30 min

MAKES 3 cups

INGREDIENTS

1 c BROWN RICE
6 c WATER
SALT to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Rinse RICE under running water to remove excess starch
2. Bring WATER to a boil
3. Add RICE to boiling WATER
4. Reduce temperature as needed to prevent overflow but maintain a steady boil. Boil uncovered for 30 minutes.
5. Drain off remaining cooking water and return RICE to the pot
6. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes
7. Fluff and season as desired

PLANT FOOD FACTS

Amaranth Facts

Posted on August 4, 2022January 18, 2026 by Mary Ann Lesh

Amaranth is a gluten-free source of fiber, protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. It must be cooked in order to be digested. It can be boiled or toasted and eaten as a cereal. It is a healthy addition to granola and other dishes.

Amaranth (español: amaranto) is a pseudocereal grown for its edible starchy seeds. It is not in the same botanical family as true cereals such as wheat and rice. Most of the Amaranthus species are summer annual weeds, commonly referred to as pigweeds. There are approximately 75 species, 10 of which are native to North America.

1 CUP (246 G) OF COOKED AMARANTH PROVIDES		%DV
CALORIES	250
CARBOHYDRATES	46 G
FAT	5.2 G
PROTEIN	9.3 G
COPPER		18%
IRON		29%
MAGNESIUM		40%
MANGANESE		105%
PHOSPHOROUS		36%
SELENIUM		19%

SOURCES: WIKIPEDIA / HEALTHLINE