Processing Lamb’s Quarters Seeds
Have you ever wondered how to turn lamb’s quarter seeds into a nutritious grain or flour for your kitchen creations? These small seeds have been used as food for millennia. Also known as goosefoots, the various species of Chenopodium are abundant and readily available to foragers today. They are closely related to quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and processed similarly.
In this class, we take a quick tour of the many Chenopodium species you may encounter, noting some nuances that affect how they are processed. Then, we dive into harvest, cleaning, and food preparation so that you’re equipped to create a variety of delicious foods, from hot cereal to pancakes to sprouted grain.
