1. 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.