莧菜籽中美及南美洲的傳統種籽食糧，含蛋白質的全面氨基酸，亦含豐富纖維、鎂和鐵，不含麩質，屬新興超級食物。適宜用作主食、早餐、粥、糊等。

煮食方法：先在鍋裏煮開2-3杯水，加入一杯莧菜籽，關蓋用慢火煮約20分鐘至莧菜籽膨脹，調味後即可食用。

Amaranth is a sacred plant of the Aztecs and is popular in Central and South America.  It is highly nutritious containing a full range of amino acids.  It is also rich in fibre, magnesium and iron. Does not contain any gluten.  It is a superfood that can serve as a staple for all meals.

Cooking Method: Boil 2-3 cups water and add 1 cup of amaranth.  Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  Allow to swell and then season to taste.