How did Aztecs eat amaranth?
- How did Aztecs eat amaranth?
In the Aztec diet, amaranth was second in importance only to corn. As with corn, amaranth grains could be toasted and eaten whole or ground into flour to make the familiar base of every Aztec meal: tortillas and tamales.
- Which is better quinoa or amaranth?
More Protein Than Grains Amaranth contains slightly more protein than quinoa, but they both provide double the amount you'll get from brown rice, oats and whole wheat. Amaranth has 9 grams of protein in a 1-cup serving, while quinoa has 8 grams, according to the USDA.