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quinoa

/keen-wah, kee-noh-uh/US // ˈkin wɑ, kiˈnoʊ ə //UK // (ˈkiːnəʊə, kwɪˈnəʊə) //

藜麦,奎奴亚,藜芦,藜蒿

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a tall crop plant, Chenopodium quinoa, of the amaranth family, cultivated mainly in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile for its small, ivory-colored seed, which is used as a food staple.

Examples

  • We’re going to give you healthy food like quinoa, which is one of the most nutritional meals people can have.

  • He learned that quinoa plants are often resilient even in the face of drought, flooding, and frost.

  • He began to study quinoa on frequent trips to the high-altitude region of Bolivia, called the Altiplano, where it’s widely grown, and by reading scientific papers.

  • Although quinoa has been a key part of South American cuisine for centuries, the idea of grinding it into a flour didn’t really take hold until gluten-free diets became popular.

  • Add the quinoa and vegetables to the pot and stir until combined.

  • Look for:Try to purchase pastas made from whole grains like quinoa or brown rice to add back some of that iron and fiber.

  • Bolivia: Remember the first time you saw quinoa on the shelf at Whole Foods 10 years ago?

  • The personal chef of Diane von Furstenberg shares three delicious and colorful recipes for quinoa.

  • Quinoa risotto I love risotto, but rarely eat it because I always feel so heavy and slow afterward.

  • Add the quinoa to the glass bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.

  • Previous to the discovery of America, “quinoa” was an article of food, supplying the place of wheat.

  • The quinoa seeds, when boiled, are both pleasant and nutritious, but especially so when boiled in milk.

  • Since this list was printed, I have been informed that the quinoa is wild in Chili.

  • The two indigenous products which receive most attention, perhaps, are those of quinoa and coca.

  • Quinoa is grown in large quantities, and is a staple article of food among the natives.