Amaranth Cakes (Tested) - Together Women Rise

Ingredients

• 1 cup amaranth seeds
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 3 green onions, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, seeds removed for less heat
• zest of one lime, save lime to make the sauce (below)
• 1 tsp. cumin
• ¼ tsp. chipotle chili powder (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (about 1 cup leaves)
• ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs (if necessary)
• ½ cup dried breadcrumbs
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• ½ cup prepared mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle chile, minced
• 1 tbsp. lime juice