Well, this recipe is definitely easy for any beginners and for those who are yet to try roasting garlic. It changed my life. Literally.
I’m here to prove that at least some part of a simple recipe wouldn’t require all the kitchenalia’s that I’ve acquired a few years now.
It’s almost a hazard, I tell ya.
Before we get started, allow me to shower you with my outpouring love for stir-frying fresh greens. It’s just that time of the year, where greens are simply too pretty to eat, yet that fact shouldn’t stop you from devouring the best of what mother-nature offers.
And the best way of doing so it NOT by dousing it with oil, drenching it with sauce or simply eating it plain. Gather cloves of garlic (best yet, roasted garlic) and up the flavor-ville of your favorite greens.
It can be from amaranth to simple all time favorite spinach. Let your creativity on loose here.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 to 4 large handfuls of amaranth leaves (picked+washed+pat to dry)
- 10 whole roasted garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
Directions:
- To roast garlic, preheat oven to 350F. Halved a whole head of garlic. Drizzle some olive oil, salt and pepper on each cut side. Wrap garlic in a foil and roast for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Heat a huge skillet on medium high. Wait for the pan to heat before adding oil.
- Throw in a few cloves of roasted garlic. Fry for a few seconds before adding in amaranth greens, salt and some water. Cover to steam for a minute. Toss greens to evenly wilt for another minute. Serve hot.
Note: Pick amaranth greens that is fresh and not dry. Dry amaranth greens are tougher and chewy in texture. Only pick tender leaves and stems.
Real-time fact: I have a few sets of measuring spoons. Someone, please send help.
What is your favorite method of unwinding kitchen “rituals”? I simply miss peeling potatoes with a small knife. And now, I have 2 peelers and disarray kitchen drawers begging for a breather.
Go figure.
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My kind of food and way of cooking! A wonderful way of preparing amaranth.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa! You are the best 🙂
I like stir fry greens as well. It started with spinach and now it’s everything alse. Such a simple nice recipe 🙂
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today recently posted..Sausage a’la octopus
Marta — I agree with you. It all started with spinach 🙂
That’s such a lovely dish and idea for spring, though I’ll have to go with spinach instead of amaranth since I haven’t seen any around.
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Gourmantine — you’d usually find it in the Asian supermarkets or grocery stores.
ps; I’m having trouble commenting on your blog. Just thought to inform you 🙂
This looks wonderful. I love the idea of the roasted garlic with the greens too.
Caroline — thank you 🙂
Oh wow! I know what you mean about greens being too pretty eat! I have never tried amaranth and now you will have me hunting my farmer’s markets searching for some. Gorgeous colors!
Laura @ Family Spice recently posted..Brunch Smackdown at Mister A’s
Laura — lol! I hope you’d find some. If not, try your local Asian supermarkets.
Never tried this type of greens.. Looks really good though!
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Mr & Mrs P — thank you! there’s quite a variety of greens out there.
ps: I’ve never tried collard or chards before 😀
I love roasted garlic, the perfect addition to greens!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..raspberry & brown butter muffins
Laura — ditto!!
I think at home we all still cook in that manner don’t we? I still do a dash of this and a sprinkling of that…but how do you tell someone else who may want to prepare it? That’s where the massive lists come in!
Are amaranth greens the same as ambada? I’ve actually never tried them and can’t usually find them in the stores here. If its the same as ambada, I may look for them in the Indian stores. Roasted garlic is to die for…and how perfect with greens!
Nazneen
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Nazneen — oh, absolutely. I was just discussing it as a “matter of fact” 🙂
Nope, amaranth is not the same as ambada. You can usually find amaranth at the Asian grocery stores. If not, spinach or any greens will work too!
Absolutely, divine food!
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I’m not a roasted garlic lover (maybe because I’ve never tried?) but your compelling words are able to change my food preferences! I might be bold and try the combo veggies/roasted garlic 🙂
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Daniela — try it! roasted garlic is my go-to way of enjoying the simplest meal. roasting garlic is liquid gold, in my opinion 😀
i enjoy cooking without any measurements yet there are some recipes and baking when meticulous measuring in required which I sometime find therapeutic..I had roasted garlic spread over a toast and it did change my world a little bit..I love greens fresh or simple sauteed like this. Amaranth looks gorgeously delicious
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Dixya — i agree with you about “therapeutic” baking sessions 😀
Oh…I agree with you. Simple stir fry of green leaves with a few garlic (or a lot of garlic) is one of my favorite dish to make, especially on the weekdays. 🙂 Your amaranth greens look gorgeous!
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Amy — thank you. love the simplicity of greens with tons of chopped garlic. yum 😀
It’s amazing what great flavor simple olive oil and garlic together can make. I’ve never tried amaranth and would love to!
Monica recently posted..Chocolate olive oil cake
Monica — ditto and if you can’t find amaranth, spinach would taste just as great 🙂
So THAT is amaranth, huh? 🙂 I’ve never had it before, but I saw seeds for it the other day in a catalog. Roasted garlic is definitely the perfect addition to any greens!
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Looks beautiful Is amarnath an Indian word? Does it have an English name. I’ve never heard of this before. Thanks for the Bread Poha recipe K.. it was phenom!
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Honey — amaranth is an English word. i’m so happy you enjoyed the bread poha recipe 🙂
You have no idea how much I love amaranth. My mama used to make lots of amaranth stir-fry with garlic for our lunch during the summer time…so appetizing and tasty.
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Angie — and now I do!
I have never had amaranth greens! They look sensational and so easy to prepare. I think I see them in some of my Asian grocery shops… Now I know what to do with them 🙂 Thank you for sharing this recipe.
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Sissi — you are welcome and enjoy!
I have also never eaten or bought amaranth. I have a feeling they may be becoming a hit. I love anything green.
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Tania — there’s tons of greens out there, waiting to be discovered 🙂
I love spinach greens tossed in garlic but have never tried it with roasted garlic. You have captured beautifully the colours of amaranth.
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EasyFoodSmith — thank you and please do try stir frying greens with roasted garlic. it’s simply divine 🙂
fave kitchen rituals = chopping garlic, stirring risotto, making meatballs with my hands. 🙂
this looks sooo fresh and delicious, Kiran! no idea where I would find amaranth greens in my area though, wah!
Hannah recently posted..Green black bean salad with avocado-tahini dressing
Hannah — thank you and you can always substitute amaranth for any greens you may have.
And I love your kitchen rituals.. sounds so therapeutic 🙂
I love stir-fry greens and this is how I cook them as well with any greens where I’m not sure what to do with them. 🙂 I have never used amaranth greens but will be on the look out for them. Thanks for sharing Kiran.
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Anne — you are welcome and hope you’d get to try amaranth soon 🙂
Beautiful Kiran – I have only had Amaranth greens 2x but they are wonderful!
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Gosh, amaranth everything is my summer craze this year. I had amaranth microgreens last night, this gorgeous stir-fry is on my menu this week.
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Nik — yummy!
what lovely photos! I want to gobble it all up; I might even have to forego the chopsticks and pile it all into my mouth by the handfuls! cause I’m ladylike that way… 😉
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Kale — lol, i can imagine doing that myself 😉
Being a vegetarian and someone who loves to cook, I keep searching for new recipes all the time. This seems both simple and delicious.
I know what I will dong this Sunday!
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Sanjeev — thank you so much and I hope you enjoyed this simple and nutritious recipe 🙂
I love how a handful of greens, garlic and simple flavorings can combine to make something so delicious! This looks perfect for a spring side dish, Kiran. Lovely recipe!
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Those greens are gorgeous! I love the simple preparation 🙂
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The amaranth looks so beautiful the colours are really great. I have a small kitchen with only a few appliances though Roy and I spend a day every now and again with a bottle of wine peeling garlic by hand. So then we can mash it and we preserve it to use for later.
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Lizzie — i love your garlic routine. sounds very therapeutic 🙂
I love to stir-fry greens. Or anything else, really, but greens are always so tasty and look so good! I love all the garlic in this. Really nice recipe – thanks so much.
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Such pretty colours. Here we call this bhaji. Love it as you have done but I tend to add caramelised onions as well
.
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Wizzy — thank you so much! and a great idea with caramelized onions 🙂
This is typically how I like to enjoy greens. Simply saute, no fuss, no complication, just plain and simple flavor.
Kankana — ditto 🙂
love this recipe simple and healthy
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Oh, greens with garlic and amaranth. Just simply genius and rich and delicious. I want this now
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Jessica — 🙂
So pretty and healthy. My kind of meal!
Ashley — 🙂
I love the simplicity of this dish…the way that I like.
Hope you are having a great week Kiran 🙂
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Juliana — thank you my friend, and hope you are having a great week too 🙂
I love my greens but I have to say I’ve never had amaranth leaves before. I need to find some to try.
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I love simple recipes and this sounds simple enough to whip up in a heart beat on a week night.
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Lail — totally 🙂
This is so simple but looks so delicious! 😀
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Mmm so healthy! This sounds awesome!
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I like simple and I like to cook with ‘a pinch of that’ and a ‘bunch of that’…I try to keep my kitchen gadgets to a minimum and am usually too lazy to measure, so this recipe is perfect! And any green with roasted garlic is divine!
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Giulia — totally!
Healthy, spring-y and delicious. You ticked all the boxes. Now if it was just Spring here I’d dig in. 🙂
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Lovely stir fry! I have never tried amaranth before, would love to get my hands on!
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oh I love the colors in this- what a beautiful dish!
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mmm i love garlic so much! this looks great xxx
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I am not sure if I’ve tried amaranth leaves before (probably?) but it’s nice to find out that I can stir fry! So easy and delicious!! Love the simple, light, and delicious dish like this one!
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Nami — thanks my dear. and yes, it’s a must try with roasted garlic 🙂
This recipe is a perfect timing, I’ve been looking for simple leafy green vegetables like this. Nice post
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Raymund — thank you and hope you enjoy this recipe 🙂
I’ve never tried fresh amaranth leaves – it reminds me of Swiss chard. Love a simple stir fry veggie – it’s my go to on a most weeknights.
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Jeanette — mine too! love simple and healthy stir-frys 🙂
Seriously beautiful stuff Kiran 🙂 So healthy. I need to get back into healthy greens. I have been naughty lately. Too many bad carbs!
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Cass — haha, get your greens girl 🙂
Just found your blog. At the Farmer’s Market today I picked up Aramanth leaves for the first time. I’ve never heard of them. I am excited to try this very recipe tonight.
Thanks!
Bridget — hello and welcome to Recipebox! I hope you enjoyed this simple recipe. Let me know how it tastes 🙂
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