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Amaranth, Fig and Arugula Salad W/sesame Dres

Make Amaranth, Fig and Arugula Salad W/sesame Dres at home with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mustard Seeds, Amaranth Uncooked, Vegetable Stock, and Beans Cooked. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1/2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 1/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 10
• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• Pepper
• 1 tbsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• Salt
• 8 cup
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Amaranth: Warm oil in a 2-quart saucepan over moderate heat.

2. 2

   Add mustard and sesame seeds, cover partially and toast about 30 seconds, or until the sesame seeds darken a shade or two.

3. 3

   Stir in amaranth until grains are coated with oil.

4. 4

   Add stock or water and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduceheat to low and simmer until grains are tender and liquied has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Fold in beans and figs, cover and set aside for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Salad and Dressing: Combine tahini, orange juice, water and salt in a blender and process until smooth.

9. 9

   Set aside. Rinse leafy greens and arugula. Spin-dry or pat between towels to remove excess water.

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    To serve: Place amaranth mixture in the center of 6 plates.

11. 11

    Garnish with sesame seeds and surround with salad greens.

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    Drizzle with dressing.

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