Huauzontles

Latin Name: Chenopodium nuttalliae

Native to Mexico, there are many different varieties of huauzontles, tender small cousins of amaranth that look quite similar. From the Nahuatl word “nuahutzontli,” roughly translating to hairy amaranth, are essentially the raab of the Amaranth family, clusters of tender, herbal, unopened florets.

Sometimes referred to as brócoli mexicano, huauzontles grow well throughout the Americas and are an absolutely delicious seasonal treat. One popular way to prepare them is to coat them in an egg batter, fry them until crisp, and serve with lots of salsa. Check out some of the YouTube videos below for other recipes that celebrate huauazontle.

DIGGING DEEPER

• Quelites – Mexican Wild Greens—Mexico in My Kitchen

  • Huauzontles Patties Recipe

• Huauzontle, un quelite lleno de sabor y de historia—El Sol de México

• Huauzontles—Pati Jinich

• Goosefoot guide—Washington University in St. Louis

Preparando TORTITAS de HUAZONTLE en SALSITA DE CHILE PASILLA || LA COCINA DE MI PUEBLO MX

Tortitas de Huauzontle en Chilito De Mi Rancho A Tu Cocina

Como Preparar Tortitas de Huauzontle !!! (FACIL Y RAPIDO)

Huauzontle | Mexadato - 19

Huauzontles el brócoli mexicano brócoli azteca receta mexicana