: 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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Eating quinoa regularly can help reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
Add any flavor of it to the cooking water for rice, quinoa, or couscous for extra tasty grains.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Whole grains such as quinoa and farro also offer protein and key nutrients.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
In a large bowl, layer quinoa or rice as the base.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
Add any flavor of it to the cooking water for rice, quinoa, or couscous for extra tasty grains.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Whole grains such as quinoa and farro also offer protein and key nutrients.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
In a large bowl, layer quinoa or rice as the base.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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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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