Quinoa Description, Plant, Seeds, Domestication, History

Quinoa is a plant in the amaranth family grown for its tiny edible seeds. Its seeds are high in protein and fiber; its young leaves are also nutritious and can be eaten as a vegetable similar to spinach. The plant is native to the Andean region of South America, where it has been a staple crop for millennia.

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