Amaranth Greens with Pork
User Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
296 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mexican
Amaranth Greens with Pork
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This is an easy way to enjoy any leafy green, not just amaranth. Serve with rice or bread or tortillas.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound amaranth greens, or other leafy green
- salt
- A pinch of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound pork loin, cut into large dice
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
- 2 serrano chiles, chopped (or 2 roasted Hatch or poblano peppers, chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/4 pound tomatillos, chopped fine
- 1 cup stock or water
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and the baking soda; the soda turns the water alkaline, and helps preserve the green color of the greens. It can make the water froth up, so leave some room between the water level and the top of the pot. Boil the amaranth greens for 2 minutes, then drain in a colander. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a cazuela or really any large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the pork, salting it as it cooks, then add the onion and peppers. Cook until they are wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and cook another minute or two.
- Add the oregano, tomatillos and water or stock, mix well, and let this simmer. Add salt to taste. When the pork is tender and the liquid has cooked down a bit, maybe 15 to 20 minutes, add the cilantro and the amaranth greens, mix well, and cook 5 more minutes. Serve topped with pepitas and maybe some cotija cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
1138mg
(33%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
13359IU
(267%)
Vitamin C
99mg
(110%)
Calcium
381mg
(38%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1138mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 13359IU | 267% |
| Vitamin C | 99mg | 110% |
| Calcium | 381mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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