Quinoa

n. tall annual leafy plant native to South America which is cultivated for its edible seeds that are high in protein; dried fruits and seeds of the quinoa plant used as food

For the town with a similar name, see Quinua, Peru. Quinoa (IPA pronunciation (RP): ) is a species of goosefoot (Chenopodium) grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal rather than a true cereal as it is not a grass. Its leaves are also eaten as a leaf vegetable, much like amaranth, but the commercial availability of quinoa greens is currently limited.
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n. quinoa

(n.)
The seeds of a kind of goosewort (Chenopodium Quinoa), used in Chili and Peru for making porridge or cakes; also, food thus made.
  

An ancient grain from the Andes, rich in protein, lysine, calcium, and iron. It is whitish, small and pearl shaped. Quinoa cooks like rice (at half the time) and expands to four times its original volume. Its flavor is delicate, plain, and has been compared to that of couscous. It can be included as main dish, a side dish, in soups, in salads and puddings. It can be found in most health food stores.