corn and amaranth fritters

When I see corn fritters on a cafe menu, odds are that's what I'm ordering. They're often presented in a golden stack with salad greens and a dipping sauce, and crowned with a perfectly poached egg. 

As for making them at home, the good news is that they require few ingredients and are hard to get wrong. As delicious as they are eaten simply with an egg or a smear of avocado, it's easy to elevate them to special meal status by adding extra ingredients and sides.

One ingredient I include in my corn fritter recipe that you might not find at your local Cafe is amaranth grain. It gives the fritters a gorgeous texture - crunchy and golden on the outside while still being light and fluffy. Amaranth also gives the fritters extra nutrition and heartiness.

Try making these corn fritters the next time you're enjoying a go-slow weekend morning. They're truly delicious!
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