: 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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Then add on other starters like the baby beets salad tossed with pole beans and quinoa granola or the beef tartare paired with bulgur.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Don’t overlook whole grains like quinoa, sorghum, and farro.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Include quinoa in soups and grain bowls.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
When shopping, look for varieties with minimal additives and whole grains like quinoa and brown rice.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Don’t overlook whole grains like quinoa, sorghum, and farro.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Include quinoa in soups and grain bowls.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
When shopping, look for varieties with minimal additives and whole grains like quinoa and brown rice.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
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 22 Feb. 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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