: an annual herb (Chenopodium quinoa) of the amaranth family that is native to the Andean highlands and is cultivated for its starchy seeds which are used as food and ground into flour
also
: its seeds
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Lunch: legumes accompanied by animal protein or quinoa salad with tuna or salmon, chickpeas, tomato, avocado, and nuts.
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Quinoa Porridge With Pumpkin Seeds, Pears, and Almond Butter
Quinoa porridge offers a comforting twist on classic oatmeal using protein-rich quinoa as the base.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The restaurant also emphasizes a commitment to sustainability, with compostable bowls and forks and regeneratively grown quinoa.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
All grains, like quinoa and oats, are packed with fiber, which is needed for blood sugar control, digestion, and heart health.7
Legumes, like beans and lentils, also contain fiber and are rich in plant protein.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Quinoa Porridge With Pumpkin Seeds, Pears, and Almond Butter
Quinoa porridge offers a comforting twist on classic oatmeal using protein-rich quinoa as the base.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025
The restaurant also emphasizes a commitment to sustainability, with compostable bowls and forks and regeneratively grown quinoa.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
All grains, like quinoa and oats, are packed with fiber, which is needed for blood sugar control, digestion, and heart health.7
Legumes, like beans and lentils, also contain fiber and are rich in plant protein.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quinoa
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“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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quinoa
noun
qui·noa
ki-ˈnō-ə 
: a goosefoot that occurs in the Andes and has starchy seeds that are used as food and ground into flour
also
: its seeds
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