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.
