Useful extras

July 26, 2007

Try a new grain

By Kashi Read more 7 day challenge, daily challenge, healthy eating, new tastes, and whole grains
Challenge Yourself for: 7 days

There are so many interesting and tasty grains to try. This week, challenge yourself to visit your local natural foods store and buy a whole grain you've never tasted before (e.g. groats, spelt, quinoa, buckwheat). Then, do a little research to find an interesting recipe. Incorporate the grain into a meal for yourself or your family. If you discover a great recipe, share it here. _(We've given you 7 days for this Challenge. When you log your progress, you only need to log as many days as you think are applicable.)_

Track Your Progress

My Progress: Join this challenge and start watching your progress grow!

Community Progress: 88% success

Community Stats

82 participants 102 entries logged

Have something to add? Share it here.

  1. 48_photo on 2011-03-31 at 21

    cause it makes you think and challenge yourself to try something new..

    Log in or join the community to reply to this review.
  2. 48_tan me
    NovaLee13 commented on this. over 1 year ago

    I LOVE QUINOA!!!! Next thing I want to try is millet. . . I saw it at the grocery store a few days ago, and that made me curious! :) Wish me luck!

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  3. 48_sta70508

    Log in or join the community to reply to this review.
  4. User_48

    Log in or join the community to reply to this review.
  5. User_48
    verna001 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I have come to the point in my life where I outright detest white rice. I will either use wild rice or brown rice… these are soooo good for you and provide you with great taste where the white rice is very bland…

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  6. User_48
    verna001 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I have been wanting to try buckwheat for a while now and I found a recipe for buckwheat bread for my breadmaker.. it turned out perfect and talk about good…. and good for you…. yummmmm!

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  7. User_48
    tshadfield commented on this. about 4 years ago

    Oh, this recipe (above) came from a cookbook called “Whole grains for busy people.” I only have this recipe but I would like to get the book if they are all that good. I think the author is Lorna Sass.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  8. User_48
    tshadfield commented on this. about 4 years ago

    I had a great quinoa soup…so quick and easy! Just put 1 c quinoa in 4 c broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook for 15 min. Then add frozen corn (about 1 c or so) and 1/3 c salsa and simmer for 5 min and right before serving you can add an avocado diced (and cilantro if you like, I don’t so I didn’t!)
    Also you can add black beans or chicken (diced) if you want a variation!

    SUPER EASY AND DELICIOUS AND A WAY TO USE A WHOLE GRAIN!

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  9. 48_six_flags_2008_088
    kbreid commented on this. about 4 years ago

    I am still fighting to introduce whole grain breads and rice to my family. I like them just fine and my youngest has no complaints, but my husband and my oldest claim it taste bad. I think it’s all in their minds!!!

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  10. 48_img_0166
    vikstutzman commented on this. about 4 years ago

    We had Teff this moning for breakfast and it was good with a little honey drizzled over it.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  11. 48_kashi
    klusk commented on this. over 4 years ago

    I cooked Buckwheat Pancakes this morning. I did not like the taste…...... but at least I tried something new!

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  12. User_48
    pamzo commented on this. over 4 years ago

    Try teff, its good

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  13. 48_san_diego_020
    amyers commented on this. over 4 years ago

    Quinoa is one of the best grains. The taste is wonderful and the health implications are through the roof. Does anyone have some good quinoa recipes? I’ll have to check out quinoa tabbouleh

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  14. 48_louisiana_mike_011
    chefmike commented on this. over 4 years ago

    There are so many cool grains that are under-utilized and just do not get the recognition they deserve, especially within our diets. I like to go to places like Whole-Foods and a big place called Central Market and look. Most every state has a cool place to shop like that. Whether you are baking or just want something a little different and nutritious the sky is the limit.
    There are too many grains I like to mention but experimenting is the fun thing to do. Is there really any RIGHT or WRONG?? No. Enjoy yourself and do something cool to show someone something different they will surely enjoy.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  15. User_48
    ShellyC commented on this. over 4 years ago

    We tried amaranth for the first time with our supper last night. I needed to add a little more water than the 2 parts to 1 part grain called for in the cooking instructions to get a good consistency. It had an earthier flavor than brown rice that went well with our BBQ pork ribs and broccoli. We tried the amaranth in combination with broccoli and a little butter – good. Also, with the pork and BBQ sauce – even better. I have several ideas how to try this grain next; maybe as a hot breakfast instead of oatmeal or a variation of rice pudding. It might also work in risotto or coucous style recipes. We will experiment and see.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  16. 48_bullriding7
    littlemisshungry commented on this. over 4 years ago

    What about quinoa tabbouleh, it’s packed full of nutrients and is low fat and really quick to cook. Find the recipe and watch the video here www.inyourkitchen.com

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  17. 48_earl3_1_
    littlemamapatty commented on this. almost 5 years ago

    hello kashi is a very good cereal

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  18. User_48
    Helthnut27 commented on this. almost 5 years ago

    There are recipes that call for whole cracked wheat flour.I think King Arthur sells that flour,it’s of excellent quality.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  19. 48_sundance_023
    KashiLara commented on this. almost 5 years ago

    I made a couscous recipe using amaranth that turned out a little soggy. I think rather than write my own recipe, I might follow one next time. : )

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  20. 48_2008-04-26-71541-2-1
    cameronnat commented on this. almost 5 years ago

    I wouldn’t go for white rice because it doesn’t offer any nutritional value!

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  21. 48_sundance_023
    KashiLara commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I like to use grains in any recipe that calls for white rice. They provide great texture and flavor. I want to experiment with quinoa next.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  22. User_48
    vernonlucas commented on this. over 5 years ago

    im trying whole grains in all food,not bad

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  23. 48_smile-grey
    lola815 commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Deepa, take a favorite recipe for a lets say, a chocolate muffin.(You can google one, I just tried it) instead of regular white flour substitute with whole grain flour, and the same goes with any other ingredients you would like to change in it too.

    I tried spelt, wasn’t bad. It works nicely combined with whole grain flour when baking.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  24. User_48
    kdehnert commented on this. over 5 years ago

    Hi Deepa. I mill my own grain and bake most of my own bread products. There is a wonderful chocolate chip recipe on www.breadbeckers.com. Just go to their site and look under recipes. They have a recipe called “Flax Oatmeal Cookie” but if you click on it you will see there is a Chocolate Chip variation there. It is SO GOOD. There is also a recipe for Chocolate Pound Cake which I have not tried not to mention lots of other good recipes. Hope you find this helpful. Kim

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  25. User_48
    KeeKira commented on this. over 5 years ago

    I cannot answer that question for you but hope someone does soon, I saw somewhere else here that someone mentioned a cookie with chocolate in it.
    I’m going to try cooking a new whole grain in the next couple days, just don’t know which one yet.

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.
  26. User_48
    Deepa commented on this. almost 6 years ago

    Neen some good recipe with dark chocolat and whole grain.

    Is that possible

    Log in or join the community to reply to this comment.