quinoa

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Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the quinoa is almost tender to the bite but slightly hard in the center, about 12 minutes.

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  1. noun A goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa) native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.
  2. noun The high-protein dried fruits and seeds of this plant, used as a food staple and ground into flour.

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  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the quinoa is almost tender to the bite but slightly hard in the center, about 12 minutes. —  All MayoClinic.com Topics
  • Some of the world's most intriguing ingredients - quinoa, edamame, bok choy, bulgur - are as healthy as they are delicious. —  All MayoClinic.com Topics
  • The quinoa was a bit starchy paired with the large bun, but I appreciate the idea of inventing new kinds of vegeburgers. —  Eating L.A.
  • Like Christie said, quinoa is the blogger secret ingredient! —  WordPress.com News
  • Whitney Executive Chef Michael Lutes holds a plate of organic braised turnip filled with blond quinoa, aromatic vegetables, crispy salsify and parsley puree turnip reduction that's part of the restaurant's new vegetarian menu. —  Freep.com - RSS
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  1. American Spanish quínoa, from Quechua kinua, kinoa.

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  1. Also quinua; Peruvian
 

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