Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is like a rice but it is gluten free and high in protein.  It cooks just like rice and is easy to make!  If not already pre-rinsed, you can rinse quinoa in a fine mesh colander. Rinsing helps remove quinoa’s natural coating, saponin, which can sometimes taste bitter.  Quinoa can usually be found in the rice/pasta section of the store but can also be found with the “gluten-free” items.