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How to pronounce quinoa (properly)

Don't get caught out again - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 15 Nov 2019
How to pronounce quinoa (properly)

In the midst of a funny debate with a friend? Or just sick of struggling to pronounce your favourite grain? The Merriam Webster dictionary explains that quinoa is pronounced keen-wah. Quinoa has been around longer than we have, so why do we struggle so much on how to pronounce it (and spell it for that matter)?

If you still don’t trust us listen to the audio in the youtube video below for the correct quinoa pronunciation:

How To Pronounce Quinoa

So to set the record straight it isn’t pronounced kwin-wah or kwuh-no-uh. 

Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family of which we eat the seeds that are a rich source of protein, fibre and B vitamins. It is predominantly grown in the Andean region and exported around the world with crop prices more than tripling since 2006 which quinoa first hit our plates. It is also completely gluten-free making it an attractive choice for celiacs.

amaranth

Nutritional value of quinoa 

Out of all of the grains, quinoa is often considered one of the healthiest as it is relatively high in protein and low in carbohydrates. 

In 100g of quinoa you’ll find:

  • Calories: 120
  • Water: 72%
  • Protein: 4.4 grams
  • Carbs: 21.3 grams
  • Sugar: 0.9 grams
  • Fiber: 2.8 grams
  • Fat: 1.9 grams
quinoa salad

Where to buy?

You can purchase uncooked quinoa from your local supermarket or health food store. 

Cooking with quinoa 

Quinoa is a chef’s best friend as it is such a versatile grain that you can substitute it for rice in a curry, add greater depth to a salad or even use it as a base to a cake! You prepare quinoa in a similar way to couscous via an absorption method on the stove, in the microwave or even the rice cooker.

Recipes

Here are a couple of our favourite quinoa recipes.

Spicy quinoa salad

spicy

This healthy salad will get a 10 out of 10 from your family! Get the full recipe.

Pea and quinoa patties with roasted pumpkin

pea patties

These delicious patties are made of quinoa and chia seeds, and are a great source of protein & fibre. Serving 4, it also comes with a side of roast pumpkin. Get the full recipe.

Peach & pistachio quinoa cake

pear cake

This is one cake your friends won't have had! With honey, yoghurt, vanilla, pistachios and peaches, this cake is made with quinoa, meaning it's gluten-free. Get the full recipe.

Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes all things food. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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