Green Apple and Macadamia Quinoa

Low-fat, so filling, and tasty! I double this recipe at the beginning of the week and it provides enough grab-and-go lunches for me and my husband for several days in the week.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup diced celery
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• ½ cup macadamia nuts
• 1 cup quinoa
• lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar, or to taste
• 1 cup diced green apple
• ¾ cup seeded and diced cucumber
• ¾ teaspoon flaked salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add macadamia nuts and cook, stirring often, until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Combine quinoa, macadamia nuts, apple, cucumber, green bell pepper, celery, lemon juice, green onion, garlic, agave nectar, and salt in a bowl.