Quinoa

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

grain that is rich in protein and much lighter than other grains; "Quinoa is rich in protein and much lighter than other grains." - UD_English-GUM Corpus; "Place two parts water or stock to one part of quinoa in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil." - UD_English-GUM Corpus; "The quinoa should look light and fluffy, and you should be able to see the germ separating from the seed." - UD_English-GUM Corpus