Here is  creative way to experience a traditional food with an international flair. Created by five-year-old Aspen and her mother.

Quinoa is technically a seed, but it is treated like a grain in cooking. Be sure to rinse quinoa thoroughly prior to cooking to remove the bitter resin-like coating called saponin.

Quinoa and black beans are high in protein, fiber and flavor. This Mexican influenced salad will have you coming back for seconds!

A twist on this middle eastern favorite dish provides a high protein meal with a great nutty flavor.

Although quinoa is typically used as a grain, it is actually a seed native to South America. It is high in protein and can be used as an alternative to rice.