what is quinoa?

Answer 1

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a grain that can be used in the same way as cous cous, polenta etc.

Answer 2

Quinoa is a vegetable that can consider to be a grain crop, a “pseudocereal” (it is a grain similar to other cereals but in fact it is of the family of the spinach and the beet, it is not a grass) that comes from the Bolivian plateau, where is cultivated between 3000 and 4000 meters of height. Is a species of goosefoot (Chenopodium) grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. Its leaves are also eaten as a leaf vegetable, much like amaranth, but the commercial availability of quinoa greens is currently limited.

Answer 3

Yep, quinoa is a grain grown in Peru and other parts of South America.

Quinoa is becoming increasingly popular today, due to it's high nutritional content.

Some big supermarkets sell it, or you can find it in health food shops like Holland & Barret (if you live in the UK).

It is a small, almost disc shaped grain, with a slightly crunchy texture. You can use it as a substitute for rice, or couscous or even bulgar wheat.

Answer 4

Quinoa: A natural high-protein whole grain grown in South America. Originally used by the Incas, it can be substituted for rice in most recipes. It is a unique grain in that it serves as a complete protein containing essential amino acids.

Answer 5

A South American grain, known there as the 'mother grain'. It is delicious and highly nutritious. Simply boil for 20 min, season and serve
Availiable at Holland & Barret and other health food stores

Answer 6

Its a grain (strictly a seed), that is a complete protein, it also contains a lot of Omega 3. It cooks and looks just like cous cous except it has a slight savoury taste rather than being bland. It is absolutely lush.

Answer 7

Why would you ask that on here?
All you have to do is Google it, or check Wikipedia!

Answer 8

a grain

Answer 9

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