Quinoa with Apples, Celery Root, Arugula, and Pecans Recipe

Name: Quinoa with Apples, Celery Root, Arugula, and Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water; Kosher salt; 1 Pink lady or Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced; 4 ounces celery root (about 1 cup), thinly sliced; 4 cups baby arugula, packed; 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
Kosher salt
1 Pink lady or Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced
4 ounces celery root (about 1 cup), thinly sliced
4 cups baby arugula, packed
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a fine mesh sieve, rinse the quinoa under cold water and strain.
2
Combine the quinoa, water and salt in a medium saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and gently simmer for 12-15 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and transfer the quinoa to a strainer to drain out the remaining cooking liquid.
5
Fluff the quinoa with a fork, spread it onto a baking sheet in one even layer and refrigerate until it is has cooled about 25 minutes.
6
In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, honey, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
7
Add the chilled quinoa, sliced apples, celery root, arugula, and pecans and toss well to combine.
8
Taste to adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
9
Serve immediately.

308

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups water, Kosher salt, 1 Pink lady or Gala apple, cored and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa with Apples, Celery Root, Arugula, and Pecans falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa with Apples, Celery Root, Arugula, and Pecans

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