: an annual herb (Chenopodium quinoa) of the goosefoot 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
Examples of quinoa in a Sentence
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During Passover many avoid rice and other grains; but quinoa, which has a grain-like texture, is actually a grass, and is suitable for Passover menus.
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Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
More whole grain options available, including quinoa, cornmeal and teff.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The changes also expand access to whole grains like quinoa, wild rice and millet and to foods such as teff and whole wheat naan.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Harness the wonders of beans, fresh fruit, and vegetables, lean protein and fish, whole grains (such as quinoa, brown rice, and buckwheat), and any other foods that come from the ground.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
More:Use quinoa instead of bulgur to create a gluten-free tabbouleh salad
Taking the No. 1 spot again on the list are strawberries, followed by spinach as No. 2 and No. 3 group of kale, collard, and mustard greens.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Oats have been linked to preventing cardiovascular diseases, bulgur is high in fiber and quinoa is a safe grain for people with Celiac Disease.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
Cook for 20 minutes, until the quinoa is fluffy and all the water has been absorbed.
—Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Whole grain bread, oatmeal, barley and quinoa are all solid options for adding more whole grains to your diet, Galati says.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
More whole grain options available, including quinoa, cornmeal and teff.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The changes also expand access to whole grains like quinoa, wild rice and millet and to foods such as teff and whole wheat naan.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Harness the wonders of beans, fresh fruit, and vegetables, lean protein and fish, whole grains (such as quinoa, brown rice, and buckwheat), and any other foods that come from the ground.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
More:Use quinoa instead of bulgur to create a gluten-free tabbouleh salad
Taking the No. 1 spot again on the list are strawberries, followed by spinach as No. 2 and No. 3 group of kale, collard, and mustard greens.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Oats have been linked to preventing cardiovascular diseases, bulgur is high in fiber and quinoa is a safe grain for people with Celiac Disease.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
Cook for 20 minutes, until the quinoa is fluffy and all the water has been absorbed.
—Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Whole grain bread, oatmeal, barley and quinoa are all solid options for adding more whole grains to your diet, Galati says.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
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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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