In my cooking adventures, I tried something new that I had not heard of before. Quinoa. Maybe some of you know what it is, but I didn't until about a year ago. Quinoa is grain crop grown for the edible seeds. It is sold in a variety of colors, which adds visual interest to food. (red, black, multicolor, and plain) It is a chenopod and is closely related to species like beetroots, spinach and tumbleweeds. It is high in protein, lacks gluten and has numerous beneficial health benefits. However, it is high in oxalate, so those on oxalate restricted diets may not want to eat quinoa. It has become an increasingly popular food, and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Cold, hot, added to other recipes and it's even available ground into a flour. It's easy to take a basic recipe and omit or add additional veggies of your choosing.
Below are links to more information about quinoa and recipes I have tried that are quite tasty.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=142
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/quinoa-stuffed-peppers-2/
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe&soid=sr_results_p1i1