To them may be traced the introduction of useful plants, the maize, cotton, Quinoa, patatas, yams, manioc, banana, gourds, beans, and 100 other cultivated plants and fruits.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
This was the Quinoa plant, which produces a seed, not unlike rice, though smaller in the grain, whence it has received in commerce the name "petty rice."
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
The Quinoa seeds, when boiled, are both pleasant and nutritious, but especially so when boiled in milk.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid