Food Connect, Inc. - Micro Burgundy Amaranth

Product: With a flavor that Asian vegetable expert Joy Larkcom calls “spinach with a bit of a twang,” amaranth is, not surprisingly, also known as Chinese spinach. The burgundy variety is especially striking. Picked when young, its leaves make a salad pop with color, and an omelet gain depth (as well as provide generous amounts of protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C).

Here's what you get:

4 oz of micro burgundy amaranth

Additional Information

Food Connect, Inc. New York, NY

Food Connect was born out of owner Brian Hashizume’s love of eating. With a selection that ranges from the seemingly ordinary (think milk and microgreens) to the exotic (yuzu extract and sharkskin graters), this Los Angeles-based company sources each amazing product with scrutiny.

From the Source Estimated Delivery: May 30 2012 - May 31 2012

Once your order is processed, your microgreens will be shipped to you for overnight delivery specially packaged to keep your produce fresh. You will receive an email from Gilt Taste notifying you of your ship date.

Big Red

If amaranth didn’t taste so rich, we might just admire it in the garden, so lovely are its leaves of green and burgundy. Some varieties are grown simply for feasting our eyes. But with this amaranth, you’re going to want to eat every bit, including the soft, juicy stems. Sauté both leaves and stems with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and chives. Toss a handful into a mild soup, or braise the amaranth with chickpeas and some hot chile flakes.

You Need to Know

What's Included

4 oz of micro burgundy amaranth

Use and Care

Refrigerate upon arrival
Best if enjoyed within 2-3 days

Freshness and Quality Commitment

This item is final sale and non-returnable. Gilt Taste is committed to offering quality products that are fresh, honest and inspiring.

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