Green Apple and Macadamia Quinoa

By á-2233

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 small green onion, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup seeded diced cucumber
• 1 cup diced green apple
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/2 red serrano chile, seeded and thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Agave nectar, to taste
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• Maldon or other flaky salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare the quinoa according to the package directions. Put the drained quinoa back into the pot and stir it over low heat to remove some of the moisture.
2. In a small dry skillet, toast the macadamia nuts over medium-low heat until evenly browned, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often to keep them from burning. Crush the nuts lightly with a knife.
3. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, macadamia nuts, and the remaining ingredients. Toss and check for seasoning; add more lemon juice and salt if necessary.