quinoa

[ 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

/ kwɪˈnəʊə; ˈkiːnəʊə /

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

We’re going to give you healthy food like quinoa, which is one of the most nutritional meals people can have.

From Eater

He learned that quinoa plants are often resilient even in the face of drought, flooding, and frost.

From MIT Technology Review

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.

From MIT Technology Review

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.

From Outside Online

Add the quinoa and vegetables to the pot and stir until combined.

From 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.

From The Daily Beast

Bolivia: Remember the first time you saw quinoa on the shelf at Whole Foods 10 years ago?

From The Daily Beast

The personal chef of Diane von Furstenberg shares three delicious and colorful recipes for quinoa.

From The Daily Beast

Quinoa risotto I love risotto, but rarely eat it because I always feel so heavy and slow afterward.

From The Daily Beast

Add the quinoa to the glass bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.

From The Daily Beast

Previous to the discovery of America, “quinoa” was an article of food, supplying the place of wheat.

From Project Gutenberg

The quinoa seeds, when boiled, are both pleasant and nutritious, but especially so when boiled in milk.

From Project Gutenberg

Since this list was printed, I have been informed that the quinoa is wild in Chili.

From Project Gutenberg

The two indigenous products which receive most attention, perhaps, are those of quinoa and coca.

From Project Gutenberg

Quinoa is grown in large quantities, and is a staple article of food among the natives.

From Project Gutenberg