Amaranth (Amaranthus mangostanus, Amaranthus tricolor) Also known as: amaranthus, callaloo, careless weed, Chinese spinach, edible amaranth, tampala, wild blite All Red Leaf #248 : Red Beauty #384 : Red Garnet #497 : Red Leaf #221 : White Leaf #204 The plant can grow up to several feet tall and has alternating oval-shaped leaves and multiple spiked-flower clusters at the top. The young leaves and shoot tips are eaten 3–6 weeks after sowing. Sauté blanched pigweed leaves in a hot pan with some butter and olive oil and lemon juice. Infants should not be fed amaranth as too much can cause blue baby syndrome (methaemoglobinaemia). Above: For a warm soup, I cook pigweed leaves with lemon juice and vegetable stock and drop in a just-cooked egg before serving. Above: Amaranths are nutritious, stuffed with vitamins, folic acid (vitamin B9), minerals, and protein. But on the hottest days of summer, too terrified to use the stove, I simmer the leaves for about four minutes with some scallions and olive oil and chicken stock, then turn off the gas and let it steam under a tight lid till tender. While many of the most commonly consumed grains contain gluten, amaranth is naturally gluten-free and can be enjoyed by those on a gluten-free diet. Ancient it is, though. Amaranth seeds have even been used to make a gluten-free beer. For one, any plant that survives the onslaught of toxic petro-pesticides will most likely harbor the toxic constituents of the pesticide and pass them on to whomever eats the plant. Maybe it's more of an acquired taste. I have it growing all over my garden and I've just been pulling it out and throwing it in my compost pile but I think I'll start harvesting it to eat. Identification Of Plants ... Wild Quick Purchase Events Amaranth. Add extra oil on top. Pigweed seeds should never be eaten raw. Meanwhile, in a hot pan, toast the tortillas on each side still they begin to puff up slightly, then flip until the other side puffs. In terms of nutrition, "amaranth" is usually synonymous with "amaranth seed," so most of the published nutrition information refers to the seed, or amaranth flour. In reply to I’m gathering amaranth to by Anne. The bulk seed is uses as a "grain" in porridges or added as a thickener to soups and stews. Photograph courtesy Roque Reyes. Chenopodium. In Texas, there are more than 20 species of wild amaranth. The pictures show some excellent dock, however in the wild you may find it with some brown spots due to heat in the late summer. This plant was widely used for food by Native Americans of the Southwest. Edible and non Edible Mushrooms Events. Helpful article! The leaves can be cooked like spinach, and the seeds can be germinated into nutritious sprouts. Above: More like a pizza, the dough for this rustic tart is nothing but flour and olive oil and water; instead of being solid, it is crisp and flaky, and very easy. Keep warm inside a folded napkin. Self-sowing biennials and annuals compliment backbone perennials,and provide seedheads and winter scratch for birds. For greens, pick amaranth leaves from young plants avoiding larger leaves — smaller to medium-sized leaves are more tender and more nutrient-rich than their bigger counterparts. However, a notable … Tap the link in our bio for f, ½ pound blanched amaranth leaves and tender stems. I'm partial to its cousin, lambsquarters, but amaranth leaves are definitely worth foraging. This helps to keep Wild Edible online. SOURCEBOOK FOR CONSIDERED LIVING But it was so prevalent last summer when we moved to Carroll Gardens (Brooklyn, again) that I yanked it out along with the other weeds that crowded the vegetable plot. The definitive guide to stylish outdoor spaces, with garden tours, hardscape help, plant primers, and daily design news. Some produce an edible seed head that forms a fuzzy spikelet. I’m gathering amaranth to collect seed to feed my chickens. They are ground into flour, popped like popcorn, cooked into a porridge, and made into a confectionery called alegría. And they are one of the oldest food crops in the world. Many amaranth products are currently on the U.S. market. Buy my book! Pigweed is one of the common names given to a clutch of Amaranth species that crash parties where they are not wanted. The greens are similar to spinach, beet greens, and chard — they're all in the same family, Amaranthaceae — but amaranth has more than twice as much vitamin C as kale and four times more than spinach. There are around 60 species of amaranth — all have varying degrees of good-to-eatness. On a rooftop in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, it volunteered one year in a pot where a beautiful rose grew. Amaranth seed has more protein and fewer carbohydrates than both buckwheat and white rice, and its protein is supposedly more complete. Above: The eating world is slowly warming up to the idea of amaranth as dinner. 'Wild Garden Edible Insectary Mix' Provides a spring thru fall sequence of flowering that your resident beneficials can count on. The plant is edible from tender stems through leaves, flowers and seeds. Above: Amaranths are nutritious, stuffed with vitamins, folic acid (vitamin B9), minerals, and protein. Not really. All Gardenista stories—from garden tours and expert advice to hand tools and furniture roundups. It was a main staple of the Aztecs and was cultivated by them as long as 8,000 years ago. To serve, scatter the warm greens over the tortillas, dot with small pieces of butter, top with the halved eggs, and finish with a flourish of Sriracha. These wild edible weeds, including amaranth, common chickweed and lamb’s-quarters, will soon be gourmet greens in your salad bowl. I'd never heard of it but I just googled it. Before that, it was foraged wild. Amaranth seeds have now reached gluten-free, superfood cult status. Plan your trip with our destination guides to our favorite public gardens, hotels, restaurants, and shops. The flower spikes are probably the plant's most identifiable trait. The wild types are weed pests in fields and gardens. Palmer's amaranth is native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico, but it has aggressively expanded its range, becoming invasive in many parts of the world. Planting by Zones. They are black in the wild plant, and white in the domesticated form. Thanks for your support! The tiny flowers of amaranth grow by the hundreds along the stem and are easily recognized in fields where they emerge above crops like cotton. Which was perhaps a good instinct. Picked young enough, amaranth leaves do make a good, mildly flavored steamed green, reminiscent of steamed spinach, and the flavor varies from species to species, some more bitter than others. Usually, the garden species do not self-seed to become serious pests following cultivation. Look here for advice on plants and hardscape materials. It is easy to cook. It's also high in vitamin A and calcium, as well as a host of other healthful vitamins and minerals. The flavor is sometimes described as earthy or grassy. Description: This is an erect annual herb that can grow to a max height of around 2 meters tall. The greenish stems tend to turn red as they mature, and although most species of pigweed grow upright, prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus blitoides and Amaranthus blitoides) grows along the ground. I turned it into pesto. Read on for step-by-step instructions to make Pigweed Tacos. Ancient it is, though. Clicking through to the retailer that sells the product may earn us a commission. The one-stop sourcebook for the considered home, guiding readers artfully through the remodeling and design process. One to one makes a really firm consistency. Affiliate Disclaimer: In some cases, we use affiliate links, which means we get a small (tiny) commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. In spite of some wild rumors, all amaranth can be eaten — even glyphosate-resistant Palmer pigweed — with a couple of caveats. The local amaranth seems to be a variety called “water hemp,” growing in wet areas. Your resource for finding the best storage and home organization solutions for every room in the house. Receive the Gardenista newsletter in your inbox daily. Gardenista’s members-only directory of landscape architects and garden designers. The seeds are ready to harvest when they start falling off of the plant, usually towards middle to late summer. The Gardenista editors provide a curated selection of product recommendations for your consideration. First cut off the entire flower head and put in a paper or fine mesh bag, and then let them dry for a week or two in a well-ventilated, shady area, like open-air barn. The cooked leaves can be used variously as simple green side dishes, in quiches, green Mediterranean-style pies, bruschetta toppings, pestos, soups, and saags. Cooked amaranth seeds are sort of nutty. Wil… Above: It was while we lived in Harlem that I was thrilled to discover huge bunches of callaloo at a farmers’ market on 125th Street, sold by an upstate New York farmer with a thick Caribbean accent. We have 200 guides on everything from fences to foxgloves. In a food processor put the lemon skin, pigweed, pine nuts, more butter, a raw garlic clove, finely rasped parmesan, and press Destruct. Affiliate Disclaimer: In some cases, we use affiliate links, which means we get a small (tiny) commission if you make a purchase after clicking a link. See our obsessively curated catalog of favorite products sourced by the Gardenista editors. The recipe is my book, 66 Square Feet—A Delicious Life. Add the pigweed and stir well. Add a squeeze of lime juice, plus salt and pepper to taste. Maybe. Warm the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the garlic. For example, you can whip up a Wild Amaranth Smoothie or prepare Wild Daily Salad, Sow Thistle Pesto, Sheep Sorrel Soup, Marinated Fiddleheads, or Roasted Veggies with Burdock.” —Vegetarian Journal Good to know pigweed is so nutritious! Sourcebook for Cultivated Living, sister site to @remodelista In reply to Great article! Wild amaranths are eaten in South Africa as nutritious pot herbs. Amaranth is useful in phytoremediation of soils: it absorbs heavy metals, and we had high lead levels. I like the leaves. Above: On our Harlem terrace pigweed appeared and competed with the equally tenacious (but deliberately planted) jewelweed. Fold, eat. How does it taste? Meet our editorial team, see our book, and get the inside scoop on upcoming Gardenista events. The stems are usually smooth or slightly hairy except for spiny pigweed (Amaranthus spinosus), which has thorns — I first discovered this when unsuspectingly weeding my garden with bare hands. Ancient super-food? Good to know by Jonathan. Vegan recipes using these foods are included. Wild Amaranth Chimichurri Recipe: 2 cups wild amaranth greens, blanched and liquid removed; 2 cups raw parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil + more at end; salt to taste; Pulse all ingredients in food processor, or chop with knife before adding oil. In India amaranths are cultivated for their seeds (pseudo-grains) and leaves. Burdock (Arctium lappa) This plant is easy to spot if you look for the annoying burrs. Its leaves are edible raw or cooked, though raw leaves can cause a scratchy sensation in the throat due to the presence of oxalic acid. Browse our collection of more than 2,000 plants and seeds, which can be ordered directly from our favorite shops and growers. Zones 9-10. Maybe. Ancient super-food? Despite our distaste for the plants, amaranths are essentially American, and well known to many Native Americans who used the whole plant as food. Amaranthus seeds are eaten as a cereal grain. I recognized it as one of the morogs (edible wild greens) that are gathered in South Africa, my homeland. As greens go, most folks consider amaranth better than acceptable but probably not what you would call "top shelf". See the USDA's amaranth leaves nutrition table for details. Cook for about 5 minutes until it is turning translucent but not brown. SOURCEBOOK FOR THE CONSIDERED HOME in Edible Raw, Greens/Pot Herb Sorting out some amaranths Amaranthus hybridus, aka Smooth Amaranth, stems can be red or green Smooth Amaranth red leaf hairy, green can be hairless. If you find lambsquarters, you're likely to find amaranth growing nearby, as they're similar plants and do well in similar conditions. The cooked leaves can be used variously as simple green side dishes, in quiches, green Mediterranean-style pies, bruschetta toppings, pestos, soups, and saags. Commonly called pigweed, amaranth is a delicious wild edible. This helps to keep Wild Edible online. Amaranth is an easy to identify relative of spinach (Spinacia oleracea). But, in technical terms, amaranth seeds aren't really grain. Foraging Wild Amaranth; Wild Edible Green and Pseudo Grain I really love when there's a plant that I forage and can write about that literally grows around the world. The seeds are extremely nutritious and protein-packed with a … Amaranth also has a propensity to accumulate nitrates and oxalates, which can make it unpalatable and unsafe for eating, especially when it grows in soil that's been over-exposed to nitrates from commercial fertilizer. It … For the topping I used wilted pigweed (or lamb’s quarters) leaves. Purslane finishes it off. The flowers eventually dry out and yield tiny husked seeds which may then be harvested. Of course the wickedly thorny variety is what usually volunteers in my beds. Then sift the seeds through a strainer to remove the coarser chaff. Store in refrigerator. The most common use for grain amaranth is to grind the grain into flour to make breads, noodles, pancakes, cereals, cookies, etc. This wild edible can be a beneficial weed as well as a companion plant serving as a trap for leaf miners and some other pests; also, it tends to shelter ground beetles (which prey upon insect pests) and breaks up hard soil for more delicate neighbouring plants. It makes me feel really connected to people around the world and in various cultures, despite our differences. Because of its … Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) Bittercress. Thanks, Jonathan! I’m interested in knowing how to feed ourselves and our chickens in case of disaster. It also absorbs a great deal of nitrogen (like spinach), so do not collect vast quantities from highly fertilized agricultural fields. Nettles not only taste great, but they’re filled with vitamins and minerals, too. The wild relative was domesticated as early as 4000 BC and has uses as a dye, ornamental plant, and food source. I have a friend who prefers amaranth over lambsquarters for flavor, though. Redroot Amaranth goes by a number of different names, probably because it has such a wide distribution. This is another staple food of the first pioneers and it can be used like Amaranth. Copyright © 2007-2020 Remodelista, LLC. But, in technical terms, amaranth seeds aren't really grain. To cook, add to boiling water and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Starting from scratch or upgrading an outdoor space? copyright © 2010-2020 Wild Edible, all rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions. Amaranth is a broad-leafed, edible plant that some say may hold the answer to improving diet in the world's most obese country—Mexico. Bittercress edible parts/uses: The leaves, flowers, and … And I welcome summertime and its crop of amaranth, preferring the cooked leaves’ firmness to spinach, which isn’t in season in hot weather, anyway. There are some 60 amaranth species, maybe 70 (it depends on who’s counting.) I didn’t even bother to eat it. We only link books and other products that we think would be useful to our readers. Including Amaranthus retroflexus (red root pigweed), A. spinosus (spiny pigweed), A. palmeri (Palmer’s pigweed), and A. hybridus (rough pigweed), these uninvited agricultural and garden guests are so ubiquitous that they seldom invite closer scrutiny from farmers and gardeners, who pull them up by the roots, or douse them in Roundup (some species are now glyphosate-resistant, as a result). Palmer amaranth, aka Palmer pigweed (Amaranthus Palmeri), one of the better known species, has a reputation for being an invasive weed that plagues cotton and soybean fields in the South. These weeds … There are many cultivated forms of amaranth, including varieties grown for their leaves and others grown for their seeds. Cook young tender pigweed leaves as you would spinach; steam or sauté/stir-fry in butter or oil. Looks like its Latin name is Amaranthus tuberculatus. Amaranth . Botanical Name: Amaranthus powellii. Various wild species of amaranth are saddled with the label pigweed, particularly in North America, and several of those now feature on the list of the world’s weeds that have developed a resistance to glyphosate. The plant is edible from tender stems through leaves, flowers and seeds. For the casual forager, though, amaranth leaves are more accessible and require little processing effort compared with the seed. Amaranth. Boil in water with twice the amount of water as grain by volume (or 2.4 times as much water by weight). The author also presents clear details on which wild plants are poisonous and not edible. Or got there first. Above: For this salad I sauté the finely chopped leaves and late summer seedheads of amaranth with some thinly sliced lemon zest, allow the mixture to cool, and top green tomatoes and mozzarella with the lemony-green relish. Or you can use a room or closet with a dehumidifier running. http://www.eattheweeds.com/amaranth-grain-vegetable-icon/ Learn from Green Deane about Amaranth, a long-cultivated but also wild food, vegetable and grain. When those … I love "weeds" that can go straight into the harvest basket with the rest of the food crops! Aztec ritual. It seems to tolerate most soil types but it really thrives in the rich soil of a well-amended garden. According to this study, amaranth seed's protein  is similar to animal protein. This plant was widely used by many Native Americans in Oklahoma as well as those who came here for the land run. (Apparently, the weedy types are also edible and taste much like the cultivated kinds. Spiny amaranth has edible leaves and might be a medicine and sex aid. I frequently see it on the edges of fields and parks. Like buckwheat, amaranth is considered a "pseudo-cereal," which basically means it's not in the grass family like wheat and corn — it seems like a subtle difference to me but apparently pseudo-cereal seeds are not the same as "true" grains. We only link books and other products that we think would be useful to our readers. This wide distribution, it occurs in all 50 US states, is one reason it is a good plant to put in a survival guide. Nettles. The seed can only be eaten when it's cooked, as it inhibits nutrient absorption when consumed raw. New Events Wild and Free Plants. Not really. One part seeds to two parts water is a happy medium. It is fine to use, just remove these areas. Ask the Aztecs, who prized the prolific and tiny seeds, interest in which was resurrected only as late as the 1970s. pseudo-cereal seeds are not the same as "true" grains. Redroot Amaranth grows as an erect, annual herb reaching a height of 9 feet. So I ate it, on toast. It is a traditional food of Native Americans … Remodelista, Gardenista, 10 Easy Pieces, Steal This Look, 5 Quick Fixes, Design Sleuth, High/Low Design, Sourcebook for the Considered Home, and Sourcebook for Considered Living are ® registered trademarks of Remodelista, LLC. Great article! Add some yogurt, whizz in a blender, top with some powdered sumac, serve cold. Common names: Powells Amaranth. Edible amaranth is often grown for the plentiful tiny seeds that hang in tassels from the top of the plant after the attractive red flowers fade. Above: For pigweed pesto, scoop the gelatinous pulp from a salt-preserved Meyer lemon, and slice the skin into ribbons before chopping it finely. "Pigweed" is a common name for a few different plants, including lambsquarters, but the particular pigweed I'm writing about is the one whose genus is Amaranthus, also known as "amaranth.". This works better if you have mesh bags. All rights reserved. Pigweed plants can grow to over six feet high with alternating oval to diamond-shaped leaves that may be up to six inches long. The ornamental varieties are just as productive as the wild one but are more attractive. When heated, seeds are said to burst like popcorn. One of the amaranth seed's most attractive traits, in an era of anti-wheat, is simply the fact that amaranth is gluten-free. Purslane. Think of the pigweeds as summer spinach, filling the leafy gap between late spring and autumn, now that the season has turned a corner and is beginning the free fall to September, with August’s glut in between. For more of a soupy porridge-type texture, use one part seeds to three parts water. Amaranth seed can also be popped one tablespoon at a time in a hot pan without oil, shaken every few seconds to avoid burning. Tag us using #gardenista. In the United States most people view these plants as weeds, but in the Caribbean amaranth is prized as callaloo. Then it appeared at a nearby supermarket, nestling between the beets and the carrots. A proper history of amaranth would fill an entire book (or several). See the USDA's amaranth seed nutrition table for a full list of nutrients. Idiots Guide Foraging covers 70 of North America's tastiest and easy to find wild edibles shown with the … The botanical genus name, Amaranthus, (am-a-RANTH-us) comes from the Greek word “amarandos, (Αμάραντος) which means non-fading, since its flowers last a long time. In the design world, you hear a lot about bringing, Would you like to add an extra 250 square feet of, Few gardens and landscapes conjure a more heighten, Austin, Texas-based architect Hugh Jefferson Rando, Boxed in by boxwood? Since amaranth is such a weedy, farmer-plaguing plant, be careful harvesting in areas that may have been sprayed with toxic chemicals — or that may have absorbed high levels of nitrates from fertilizer. Thanks for your support! It was a main staple of the Aztecs and was cultivated by them as long as 8,000 years ago. It was earthy and delicious. On my plate at a Brooklyn restaurant I identified pigweed tempura where the menu listed “wild spinach.” Then I spotted it at the Union Square farmers’ market, at First World prices. Amaranth's/pigweed's favorite stomping grounds are disturbed areas like fields, yards, and the edges of woods. And unlike a lot of gluten-free wheat alternatives, it's really good for you. When you have a coarse paste, it is ready for hot, egg yolky pasta. Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful! North America is home to both native and introduced species of pigweed -- at least one species can be found throughout the entire continent. In cooked and edible forms, amaranth retains adequate content of several dietary minerals. When the seeds are dry and ready to separate, either thresh by rubbing the flower heads in your hands over a container, or by gently beating the bags of flower heads with a stick. Purslane can often be found in moist garden beds, lawns, and shady areas, where it lies … Above: Wherever I have gardened pigweed has followed me. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) You might spot purslane in your favorite seed catalogs, but it can also … For more weeds you can eat, see Marie’s recipes for Japanese Knotweed Hummus, Pokeweed Sloppy Joes and Milkweed Buds with Soy and Ginger. Today, amaranth is once again being grown on farms throughout the world and is gaining popularity as one of the most nutritious grains under cultivation. Amaranth is a highly nutritious plant. 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