Tete (Amaranth)
Sweet, nutty, and smooth. Used in soups or roasted. High in beta-carotene and fiber. Malawi: Nkhwani, Caribbean: Calabaza; Nigeria: Elegede;
A nutritious and versatile leafy green. The taste of these fresh greens in curry, stews and soups will bow you away.
Tender greens with a mildly earthy flavor used in soups, stews, and sautés. Its tender leaves are perfect for smoothies, stir fry, sauces and stews. It contains all 9 essential amino acids, Rich in protein, calcium, iron, vitamin C.,and antioxidants, It is the star vegetable in the Nigerian Efo riro
Nigeria (Yoruba): Efo Tete, Igbo: Inene; Caribbean: Callaloo, Ghana: Alefu/Bokoboko; DRC: Bitekuteku; Uganda/Kenya: Terere/ Doodo; Zimbabwe: Mowa; South Africa: Imbuya; Folon, Amarante
Tete (Amaranth)