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Ancient Grains Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 dried new mexico or california chili (about 6 in .)
1 tsp salad oil
1 onion (1/2 lb.), finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
1/3 cup amaranth
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
2 tbsp lime juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 large butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped
salt
fresh-ground pepper

Directions:

Wipe chili with a damp cloth. Using scissors, cut off and discard chili stem end; remove and discard seeds. Cut chili crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat, stir chili in oil until it smells toasted and feels slightly crisp (avoid scorching), 1 to 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer chili pieces to towels to drain (they crisp as they cool).
Add onion and garlic to pan. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add amaranth and quinoa. Stir until grains are slightly toasted, about 1 minute. Mix in corn and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover and simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature. Or nest pan in ice water and stir occasionally with a fork until cool, about 10 minutes.
Mix lime juice and cilantro with grains. Spoon onto plates lined with lettuce leaves. Top salads with the crisp chili pieces. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	771.31 Kcal (3229 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.82g	21%
Sodium	23.71mg	1%
Potassium	1435.22mg	31%
Total Carbs	138.04g	46%
Sugars	15.27g	61%
Dietary Fiber	17.37g	69%
Protein	24.96g	50%
Vitamin C	30mg	50%
Iron	8.1mg	45%
Calcium	200.2mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.22 Kcal (608 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.6g	21%
Sodium	4.46mg	1%
Potassium	270.23mg	31%
Total Carbs	25.99g	46%
Sugars	2.88g	61%
Dietary Fiber	3.27g	69%
Protein	4.7g	50%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	50%
Iron	1.5mg	45%
Calcium	37.7mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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