Try these 14 recipes and become an official convert. (Oh, and did we mention amaranth is gluten-free and packed with protein?) RELATED: 25 Quinoa Bowl Recipes to Try For Dinner ...

Amaranth, like quinoa, has for centuries languished outside the American food psyche. As quinoa ascended to fame, rabbis and kosher certifiers took a good look at its possible status as kosher for ...

Vandana R. Sheth, R.D.N. says amaranth also provides 22 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin B6 (compared to just 18 percent in quinoa.) "B6 plays a key role in producing ...

Toast quinoa, stirring frequently, until nicely brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Note that not all will be browned, some will remain white, but don’t worry about it.

Food manufacturers may fold amaranth and quinoa into seven-grain cereals, snack foods and to thicken baby foods, Owen says. Owen tells of cooking quinoa with bacon and onion for a delicious side dish.

Amaranth, grown for millennia by the Aztecs, has twice as much iron as wheat and is higher in protein and fiber. Quinoa, an ancient Andean crop, has less fiber but more protein and iron than wheat.

Quinoa is a seed (or pseudo-cereal) native to the Andes Mountains. It's closely related to amaranth, and contains all nine amino acids, which makes it a complete food on its own.

Small grains like amaranth and quinoa can cook fully in five to 15 minutes, while larger grains like farro and wild rice can take anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour -- so keep an eye on your pot ...