bulgar and quinoa

[WolfMoon]

I was wondering if bulgar and quinoa are carbs and if they are healthy carbs. I see them a lot in health food sections but I don't really know much about them. Do they taste good? Also, what do you mostly eat them with and are they a good vegetarian food?

[Bethie]

They are great vegetarian foods. They're both types of grains as far as I know. They do both contain carbs but quinoa also contains protein. It's a complete protein - which is really rare in grains - so it's great for vegetarians. I personally think they taste good. I like them together actually. Quinoa has a kind of nutty flavor and it's these little round beads which is a weird texture that you get used to. I don't like it too much all on its own but when it's mixed with other grains and veggies, it's very good.

[Speeddemon]

They are great vegetarian foods. They're both types of grains as far as I know. They do both contain carbs but quinoa also contains protein. It's a complete protein - which is really rare in grains - so it's great for vegetarians. I personally think they taste good. I like them together actually. Quinoa has a kind of nutty flavor and it's these little round beads which is a weird texture that you get used to. I don't like it too much all on its own but when it's mixed with other grains and veggies, it's very good.

Hmm. That's really interesting Bethie. I had no idea what either of those foods tasted like and now I"m kinda intrigued. I might just try these as a side dish. I find that sometimes it's a struggle to find a side I like that isn't rice or potatoes haha. Is it really bland tasting though?