Green Apple And Macadamia Quinoa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup diced green apple
3/4 cup seeded and diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced celery
lemon, juiced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon agave nectar, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon flaked salt

Preparation

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.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add macadamia nuts and cook, stirring often, until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.
Combine quinoa, macadamia nuts, apple, cucumber, green bell pepper, celery, lemon juice, green onion, garlic, agave nectar, and salt in a bowl.