Wheat is the unsung hero of African food, the secret sauce (or rather, secret grain) behind some of your favorite dishes.

A young Banchi Kinde makes Injera in this submitted photo. Kinde runs the Rendez-Vous and La Vegan Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurants on Danforth Avenue.

A popular street food from Venezuela and Colombia, is a versatile cornmeal bread made from pre-cooked corn flour, stuffed with cheese, meats, beans, or avocados. A spongy Ethiopian flatbread made from ...

You can use it to bake breads or muffins for a healthy swap. Or, add it to your smoothies for an additional nutrient kick.