quinoa

Also qui·nua

[keen-wah, kee-noh-uh]

noun

1. 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.

quinoa

/ ˈkiːnəʊə, kwɪˈnəʊə /

noun

1. a grain high in nutrients traditionally grown as a staple food high in the Andes

Word History and Origins

Origin of quinoa¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Spanish quinoa, quínoa, quinua, from Quechua kínua, kinúwa

Word History and Origins

Origin of quinoa¹

Spanish

Example Sentences

The complete kit includes cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and radicchio, roasted sunflower seeds, toasted quinoa, dried bits of mango and a Thai-style sweet and spicy vinaigrette.

From Salon

Typically, I get the protein breakfast with quinoa, egg whites and chicken.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike animal-based proteins, plant-based proteins — such as legumes, tempeh, nuts, seeds and protein-packed whole grains, like quinoa and buckwheat — contain dietary fiber, which is essential for digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.

From Salon

Add dried herbs and spices, pasta, grains like rice and quinoa, canned beans, tomato products, and baking basics such as flour, sugar, baking soda and powder.

From Salon

All you’ll need are two medium acorn squashes, cooked quinoa or wild rice, fresh or dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, diced onions, garlic, cinnamon, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper.

From Salon