Have you tried Quinoa (pronounced "keenwa") my friends? I was introduced to this "grain" years ago but only recently have we really become friends. I also just learned that Quinoa is not even really a grain but a relative to green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. Although this "pseudocereal" is definitely not part of the Paleo diet, it's OK on the Eat Clean diet. It is high in protien, compared to other grains, and is a great substitute for those on a gluten free diet.Quinoa is eaten much like rice. You can use it in savory as well as sweet dishes. I love to eat it in place of oatmeal in the morning. I add a little almond breeze, some almonds and top it off with unsweetend apple sauce or a few raisins. Sometimes, I'll even throw in a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg. Generally, I cook a few cups of it at a time as a quick snack whenever I am hungry. Make sure to wash your Quinoa well prior to cooking. It has a bitter taste from naturally occuring saponins which aren't good to be eating anyway. (I've learned by experience that it tastes so much better when well rinsed.)
There are some great recipes on the web (here, here, and desserts here) . I can't get my family to eat quinoa yet (inless I sneak it into the meal) so right now I get to enjoy the whole pot by myself. If you want to try it out, come on over.. I have plenty to share.
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