A Guide for Teens Grains can be served with beans for a complete protein meal, as a side dish, in casseroles, stews, or soups, or as a hot cereal. You can also try using different grains in place of more familiar grains to add variety to your diet. Barley is a large brown grain. Barley can be eaten in soups, stews, hot cereals and casseroles. You could also try using barley in salads or stuffing.
Kasha is made from buckwheat and can be used in pilafs, burgers, or mixed in casseroles.
Corn is a grain that grows on a cob, with the kernels enclosed by a leafy husk. Corn can be eaten whole or ground into cornmeal, which can be made into starchy foods, such as bread or tortillas. Millet is a small yellow bead-like grain. Millet has a mild nutty flavor and, after cooking, can be used in salads, pilafs or mixed with pasta. Quinoa is a disk-shaped seed with a light flavor and texture.