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Dish · From Bladwijzer

Stir-fried amaranth leaves with garlic

Updated on 10 October 2026

• Makes: 2 people
• Time: 15 min
• From: Love-lies-bleeding

Ingredients

• 300 g young amaranth leaves and tips
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• salt

Method

1. Wash the leaves thoroughly, remove any tough stalks and leave to drain.
2. Slice the garlic and fry it for 30 seconds in the hot oil in a wok or large pan until fragrant.
3. Add the leaves and water and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the leaves have wilted and are cooked.
4. Season with salt and serve at once, with rice or noodles.

Storing: Eat it straight away; cool leftovers quickly and keep them for a day at most in the fridge.