Amaranth with Butternut Squash, Turnip and Beans

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Diet Types: gluten free, casein free, vegetarian

• 2/3 cup Amaranth Seed
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium turnip
• 1 large garlic clove
• 4 scallions
• 2 ounces green beans
• 1 cup 1/3-inch cubes butternut squash

In a sieve rinse amaranth under cold running water until water runs clear.

In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with amaranth seed and salt and simmer mixture, covered, over moderately low heat until just cooked through, 25-30 minutes. Drain amaranth in sieve (do not rinse) and spread out on a plate to cool.

Peel turnip and cut into 1/3-inch cubes. Mince garlic. Slice scallions thin on the diagonal and cut beans into 1/3-inch pieces.

In a steamer set over 1 inch boiling water combine squash, turnip, and garlic and steam vegetables, covered, 7 minutes, or until almost tender. Add beans, amaranth, and salt and pepper to taste and steam 3 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer mixture to a bowl and toss with scallions.