quinoa
a tall crop plant, Chenopodium quinoa, of the amaranth family, cultivated mainly in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile for its small, ivory-colored seed, which is used as a food staple.
Origin of quinoa
1- Also qui·nua [keen-wah] /ˈkin wɑ/ .
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How to use quinoa in a sentence
We’re going to give you healthy food like quinoa, which is one of the most nutritional meals people can have.
A Leading NYC Mayoral Candidate Thinks Roof Farms Can Save America’s Cities | Amanda Kludt | January 14, 2021 | EaterHe learned that quinoa plants are often resilient even in the face of drought, flooding, and frost.
He began to study quinoa on frequent trips to the high-altitude region of Bolivia, called the Altiplano, where it’s widely grown, and by reading scientific papers.
Although quinoa has been a key part of South American cuisine for centuries, the idea of grinding it into a flour didn’t really take hold until gluten-free diets became popular.
A Curious Eater's Guide to Alternative Flours | Christine Byrne | December 15, 2020 | Outside OnlineAdd the quinoa and vegetables to the pot and stir until combined.
This decadent quinoa bake is a clever way to reinvent leftover Thanksgiving vegetables | Ellie Krieger | November 19, 2020 | Washington Post
Look for:Try to purchase pastas made from whole grains like quinoa or brown rice to add back some of that iron and fiber.
Bolivia: Remember the first time you saw quinoa on the shelf at Whole Foods 10 years ago?
The personal chef of Diane von Furstenberg shares three delicious and colorful recipes for quinoa.
quinoa risotto I love risotto, but rarely eat it because I always feel so heavy and slow afterward.
Add the quinoa to the glass bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
Previous to the discovery of America, “quinoa” was an article of food, supplying the place of wheat.
Popular Adventure Tales | Mayne ReidThe quinoa seeds, when boiled, are both pleasant and nutritious, but especially so when boiled in milk.
Popular Adventure Tales | Mayne ReidSince this list was printed, I have been informed that the quinoa is wild in Chili.
Origin of Cultivated Plants | Alphonse De CandolleThe two indigenous products which receive most attention, perhaps, are those of quinoa and coca.
quinoa is grown in large quantities, and is a staple article of food among the natives.
British Dictionary definitions for quinoa
/ (ˈkiːnəʊə, kwɪˈnəʊə) /
a grain high in nutrients traditionally grown as a staple food high in the Andes
Origin of quinoa
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