quinoa

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa) native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.

   “Chenopodium quinoa Will, (quinoa) is native to the Andes, and the seeds are a staple grain in parts of South America. The newly formed Canadian Quinoa Association anticipated growing about 400 ha of quinoa annually (Anonymous 1992e).”

2. isim The high-protein dried fruits and seeds of this plant, used as a food staple and ground into flour.

   “Turn the heat up to medium-high, add the quinoa, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.”