Quinoa, when used as a grain has good texture but can lack in flavor itself. But the good news is that it takes on the flavor it's cooked with. It's really versatile , similar to eggplant and tofu. It can help to cook in a broth instead of water and season, season, season! You can also make a breakfast quinoa, cooked in milk(dairy or nut) with cinnamon and a bit of agave -YUM! Okay I'll sop pimping quinoa now -I promise
Although I'll have to check out quinoa flakes, Esofia, I've never heard of them before.