Amaranth Microgreens

Amaranthus tricolor

About

Amaranth has been cultivated for thousands of years across the Americas, valued both as a grain and as a leafy green long before it became a favorite among modern microgreen growers. Amaranth microgreens carry that ancient lineage forward in a leaf washed in deep magenta and bronze tones.

Flavor Profile & Texture

The flavor is mild and earthy with a faint sweetness, gentle enough to blend into almost any dish without overpowering it. Texturally, the leaves are delicate and slightly velvety, small and rounded, offering more visual drama than crunch.

Nutritional Information

Nutrient Amount (Per 100g, Raw)

Calories ~23 kcal

Vitamin A ~ Good source

Vitamin C ~ Good source

Iron ~ Present

Protein ~ Modest amount

Approximate values, based on general USDA and published nutrient data for this or closely related species. Provided for general educational purposes only, not medical advice.

Keeping It Fresh

Store unwashed in a vented container in the refrigerator, and use within 4 to 6 days, since this is a fairly delicate microgreen.

Culinary Uses

● Scattered over plated dinner dishes for color

● Tossed into salads for visual contrast

● Used as a garnish on soups

● Layered onto open faced sandwiches

● Blended into smoothies for color and mild flavor

Complementary Meals

Breakfast: Scatter amaranth microgreens over a breakfast smoothie bowl for color, or fold them into a soft scramble.

Lunch: Toss into a mixed salad for a jewel toned contrast, or layer onto an open faced sandwich with soft cheese.

Dinner: Use as a finishing garnish on a plated dinner dish, where the deep magenta color makes an immediate visual statement.

Drink Pairings

Wine: An earthy Pinot Noir complements amaranth's own gentle earthiness. Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, GA, produces a Pinot Noir suited to this pairing.

Beer: A Belgian saison offers a light complexity that does not overwhelm the microgreen. Wild Heaven Beer's White Blackbird, from Avondale Estates, GA, is a good example.

Spirits: A berry forward cocktail built on vodka plays into the same color family. ASW Distillery's Bustletown Vodka, made in Atlanta, GA, works well as a base.

Non-Alcoholic: A hibiscus or berry kombucha mirrors both the color and the mild sweetness. Golda Kombucha in Atlanta, GA, has floral and fruit forward varieties suited here.