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Quinoa

What it is:Often called a whole grain, quinoa is a gluten-free seed from the chard and rhubarb family. Golden is common, but you’ll also find red and black varieties. It’s wonderfully tasty and spectacularly healthy, boasting all nine essential amino acids for a complete protein.

Recipes:

Rio Grande Quinoa and Corn

Warm Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad

Maple Pecan Quinoa

Grilled Chicken Breast with Citrus-Scented Quinoa

Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

Pink and Purple Quinoa