Lambs Quarter (Left)
Also known as Pig weed, this is an excellent pot herb. The stems and leaves can be cooked like spinach, or used in salads when young and tender. Can also be frozen for future meals, by blanching and storing in freezer bags. The small dark seeds can also be harvested and ground into a flour.
Amaranth (Right)
Another name for Amaranth is Redroot. The fresh raw greens are reported to be high in vitamins A and C. The young tender leaves are excellent for cooked greens. The tiny black seeds make a good cereal grain raw or cooked.
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