Quinoa is rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals that along with zucchini makes for a wholesome meal. A 2023 review highlights quinoa’s bioactive compounds and their medicinal properties like antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. It is also said to contain high-quality protein with all essential amino acids, dietary fiber, vitamins (A, C, E), minerals (potassium, iron, magnesium), and bioactive compounds such as flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin), saponins, phytosterols, polysaccharides, and betalains. Naturally gluten-free, it’s suitable for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Light, fluffy, and versatile, quinoa can be enjoyed in salads, soups, breakfast bowls, or as a healthy substitute for rice.
