<p>I wouldn’t use it as a substitute for rice or pasta either – it’s too little and grainy. It also tastes funny, like a cross between dirt and walnuts, to me. BUT, it’s supposed to be very high in protein and very healthy. I sometimes cook it with my oatmeal (cook in the boiling water for 10 minutes before you add the oatmeal) and I find that I am not hungry for hours after a breakfast of that with some walnuts, dates, and soy milk.</p>