Amaranth, UCSC Popping

Quick facts Tall, diversely population Mixture of colors Pop like popcorn! Amaranthus sp. A diverse population we originally got from Siskiyou Seeds.  Plants range from 4-8 feet tall and produce massive seed heads.  Red, gold, and white seed heads produce tan seeds that pop when placed in a hot skillet like popcorn.  Crunchy morsels can be added to salads, granola, or any dish that needs a little extra crunch.   You can also cook these like you would any other amaranth- into a porridge, or our personal favorite- crackers!  Check out this great recipe for amaranth crackers from IndigiKitchen.  We love exploring additions to these like rosemary, honey, nutmeg... The possibilities are endless. More about amaranth: Amaranth is a unique and ancient grain native to the Americas.  It was a staple food of the Aztecs, Inca, and Mayan and was first cultivated in 8,000 BC.  It is still of huge importance in Central America, where it thrives not only as a resilient, low impact staple food but as