noun
- a grain-like seed from a South American plant, used as food and often considered a superfood due to its high protein content
Examples
- Quinoa is a popular ingredient in healthy salads.
- She cooked quinoa as a substitute for rice.
- The quinoa salad contained vegetables and herbs.
- Many vegetarians eat quinoa for its complete protein.
- Quinoa originated in the Andes mountains.
- The health food store sells organic quinoa in bulk.