Amaranth and Roast Veggie Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Amaranth and Roast Veggie Salad
45 min.
2
380kcal
76.06%sweetness
13.39%saltiness
33.56%sourness
8.53%bitterness
7.82%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

This amaranth and roast veggie salad is an explosion of flavors and textures. The amaranth grain gives it a sticky, chewy base, while the roasted veggies add a crispy, juicy element. The sweetness of the bell peppers and pumpkin is balanced by the slight bitterness of the arugula, and the basil oil adds a fresh, herbal note. This salad is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. It's packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and manganese. It's also a good source of protein and fiber, and it's vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. This makes it a perfect side dish or starter, and it's sure to impress your family and friends.

The recipe is simple and easy to follow, and the result is a flavorful and colorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of roasted veggies and amaranth is unusual but works surprisingly well. The amaranth adds a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and a chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the crispness of the roasted veggies. This salad is also very versatile. You can serve it warm or cold, and you can easily adjust the ingredients to your taste or add your favorite herbs and spices. So, if you're looking for a healthy and delicious dish to impress your loved ones, this amaranth and roast veggie salad is the perfect choice!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup amaranth grain 
  • servings basil oil 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • 0.5 packet pumpkin diced
  •  onion red
  • servings arugula 
  • servings salt 
  • 0.5  tomatoes (basket)

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cook the amaranth with about a cup of water until it reaches a sticky consistency
  2. Cut the onion roughly into chunks
  3. Add the onion and diced pumpkin to a tinfoil lined baking tray
  4. Drizzled over the olive oil and sprinkle with the herbal salt and pepper
  5. Put into a hot oven and roast until the edges of the pumpkin go crispy
  6. Just before the veggies are done, throw in the baby tomatoes
  7. Coat the veggies in the cooked amaranth
  8. Tear a few rocket leaves
  9. Toss together and there you have it, an unusual roast veggie salad!
  10. Serve warm

Nutrition Facts

Calories380kcal
Protein10.1%
Fat41.23%
Carbs48.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
134
Glycemic Load
13.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.360869565217%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.94mg
Isorhamnetin
4.69mg
Kaempferol
16.12mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
15.25mg

Taste

Sweetness:
76.06%
Saltiness:
13.39%
Sourness:
33.56%
Bitterness:
8.53%
Savoriness:
7.82%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:380.36kcal
19.02%
Fat:18.25g
28.07%
Saturated Fat:2.79g
17.47%
Carbohydrates:48.46g
16.15%
Net Carbohydrates:40.07g
14.57%
Sugar:11.14g
12.38%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:217.85mg
9.47%
Protein:10.06g
20.11%
Vitamin C:207.8mg
251.88%
Vitamin A:6012.54IU
120.25%
Manganese:2.03mg
101.32%
Vitamin K:67.43µg
64.22%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
42.12%
Magnesium:167.61mg
41.9%
Folate:166.86µg
41.71%
Vitamin E:5.32mg
35.45%
Phosphorus:354.33mg
35.43%
Fiber:8.39g
33.55%
Iron:5.25mg
29.17%
Potassium:879.76mg
25.14%
Copper:0.35mg
17.65%
Calcium:175.19mg
17.52%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.64%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.68%
Zinc:2.12mg
14.11%
Selenium:9.58µg
13.69%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.87%
Vitamin B3:2.29mg
11.45%
Source:Foodista