Hey @hopfarmnc, have you ever tried quinoa? It's very similar in texture and taste, but much smaller!

It has a nutty grain flavor (hard to explain lol!) and because it's so small, it can be difficult to cook it like you would rice or something. That's why we love to add it to soups or other dishes. It has a mucilaginous seed coat that is a good thickener. You can also "pop" it like corn. In Mexico the puffed amaranth is everywhere, but alas hard to find in the states!