Tag: Quelites

While Mexico is a major global exporter of fresh collard greens, accounting for almost 10% of total export value in 2022, the vegetable is not a historical staple in traditional Mexican cuisine. To understand what Mexicans call collard greens, it's important to look beyond a simple translation and explore the native leafy greens that are far more common.

With a history stretching back 6,000 to 8,000 years, amaranth is an ancient grain native to Mesoamerica that remains a crucial part of the Mexican diet. Mexicans eat amaranth in many forms, both sweet and savory, and incorporate it into traditional recipes and modern dishes alike.