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quinoa
This term refers to both the plant and the seed, though in common culinary usage, it almost exclusively denotes the seed. It is typically treated as a mass noun when referring to the food product, similar to rice or wheat, meaning it is generally used without a plural form in recipes or dietary discussions.
Because the word originates from Quechua, pronunciation varies significantly across English dialects. Some speakers use a phonetic approximation (keen-wah), while others use a more literal reading (kwin-oh-ah). In professional culinary contexts, the former is generally preferred.
Meanings
Examples
I prefer quinoa over white rice because it has more protein.
Would you like to try some quinoa salad with lemon and parsley?
I wonder if this restaurant offers a quinoa bowl for breakfast.
The chef recommends rinsing the quinoa thoroughly to remove the bitter coating.
Quinoa was a staple crop for the Inca Empire in the Andes.
Just add a bit of quinoa to the soup to make it more filling.
I need to buy a bag of organic red quinoa from the health food store.
This porridge is made with a blend of oats and quinoa.