: 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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They are tumbled together with protein-rich quinoa and then mounded over a bed of massaged kale.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Both quinoa and rice can be nutritious sources of grains for your diet.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Examples include beans, peas, lentils, seitan, nuts, seeds, quinoa, amaranth, and soy products like tofu, tempeh, and edamame.13
Fats: Vegan sources of fats, such as avocado, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, help your body absorb certain vitamins.
—Devineé Lingo, Health, 13 May 2025
Pair with a juicy duck cooked in its own fat and garnished with mandarin slices, quinoa, a touch of soy, sea salt and cilantro, and with a dollop of foie gras on the top.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
Both quinoa and rice can be nutritious sources of grains for your diet.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
Examples include beans, peas, lentils, seitan, nuts, seeds, quinoa, amaranth, and soy products like tofu, tempeh, and edamame.13
Fats: Vegan sources of fats, such as avocado, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, help your body absorb certain vitamins.
—Devineé Lingo, Health, 13 May 2025
Pair with a juicy duck cooked in its own fat and garnished with mandarin slices, quinoa, a touch of soy, sea salt and cilantro, and with a dollop of foie gras on the top.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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