alternative to quinoa

20carrots · November 2010

I made a really nice quinoa/veg/craisins meal for lunch this week, but I'm out of quinoa and a little bored of it, so I'm looking for a similar replacement. Needs to be high in protein and fiber. I don't think brown rice would be as filling of a grain. Any other ideas?

RoadDog · November 2010

TVP?

Val_from_OH · November 2010

What about whole wheat couscous? 8g protein/ 5g fiber.

http://www.hodgsonmill.com/roi/673/Whole-Wheat-Couscous/Whole-Wheat-Couscous-71518-00042.htm

jamie1888 · November 2010

Farro!

Very filling, whole grain, high protein, tastes better than brown rice.

BOGmama2010 · November 2010

I've never tried farro, I was thinking WW couscous as well, but I have a hard time finding that around here. I like barley, but it's certainly not as high in protein.

RoadDog · November 2010

Farro!

Very filling, whole grain, high protein, tastes better than brown rice.

Thanks. Going to buy some this evening and try it out.

nikhil_c8 · November 2010

Where do you get this stuff?? Didnt find it in my local shoprite

Timkerbelle · November 2010

I find it quite similar to millet, which is also very tasty, and full of iron.

20carrots · November 2010

Thanks all! I just did an image search of farro and the dishes that came up looked yummy! What does it taste like?

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