Amaranth Spinach Flatbread

Spinach Amaranth Flat Bread

Since reading about Amaranth a few weeks ago, I have been eager to try it out. It is a very nutritious grain*. It has lots of protein, fiber, and amino acids. It’s very tasty too!

This is my submission for the November 2011 RecipeRedux. I created this recipe after searching around for a gluten free amaranth bread recipe. I’m not usually gluten free, but I wanted to make something for a friend who is. I think it turned out great; we both enjoyed it. The tasty is slightly nutty and then creamy. The texture is moist and chewy. It’s very easy to eat. It is extra tasty with hummus.

Ingredients

Method
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl
  • chop the cooked spinach (I wet chopped mine in the vita-mix) and then squeeze out the water
  • Add the spinach, olive oil, and water to the dry
  • Mix until blended. The dough will be sticky. Keep your hands wet to avoid dough sticking to them.
  • Spread flat on a cookie sheet. (I found using a wet spatula worked best)
  • Bake for 22 minutes
  • Enjoy!

* it isn’t technically a grain since it comes from a broadleaf plant vs a grass.

Inspired by: http://catsinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2008/03/quick-amaranth-flatbread-recipe.html

Recipe Redux:


9 comments:

  1. I was just commenting to a friend the other day about looking for a gluten-free flatbread to go with hummus. How ironic! So glad to see this version.

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  2. as someone who is usually (always) gluten-free, i LOVE this idea. totally making this!

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  3. This is so unique! What a great idea for gluten-free bread. Will definitely share this recipe.

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  4. Regan: What a nice coincidence!

    Gretchen: Cool! Please let me know what you think after you make it. My gluten-free friend loves it.

    Danielle: Thanks!

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  5. This looks great! I like the idea of eating it with Hummus. That is great to hav a great recipe with amaranth flour.

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  6. I love flat bread with dips....and this looks so rustic and nutritious...will definitely try.

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  7. graincrazy: thanks. everything is better with hummus :) the flour is easy to make too.

    emma: thanks, let me know how yours turns out.

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  8. I am so intrigued by amaranth and loving that I now have some good recipes to try it out from this Redux round. Love flatbreads and look forward to trying this out. You always have inspiring recipes!

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  9. Thanks so much for making a gluten-free recipe :-). I've used amaranth before, but never as the "only" grain. This is definitely going on my Redux list to make!

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