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Amaranth is a plant with many existing varieties that is cultivated worldwide. For centuries the leaves and seeds (referred to as grains) have been used in cooking due to their nutritional qualities. The amaranth grain is high in protein and is becoming more available on the market. The grains can be toasted, cooked with other grains, added to stews and soups or ground in to a flour (amaranth flour). Amaranth is gluten free and a nutritious alternative for gluten free cooking.