Creamy Kohlrabi with Quinoa - Kidney Kitchen

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 small (472 grams) purple or green kohlrabi, with leaves intact
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 1 medium (150 grams) onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons truffle oil (optional, not included in the nutrient analysis)