Red quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a naturally gluten-free pseudocereal with a deep red to burgundy seed coat, a slightly earthier flavor, and a firmer, chewier texture than white quinoa. It holds its shape especially well after cooking, making it ideal for grain salads, meal-prep bowls, stuffed vegetables, and other dishes where distinct grains are desired. Like other quinoa varieties, red quinoa provides complex carbohydrates, fiber, high-quality plant protein, minerals, and protective phytochemicals. Its red pigmentation reflects betalain compounds and is associated with a somewhat different phenolic profile than white quinoa, including higher amounts of some bound phenolics and antioxidant compounds.