1 cup quinoa
1 3/4 cup water
1/3 cup slivered almonds, or pine nuts
1/2 t salt
1 bay leaf
Cinnamon stick, 1″ length
1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins)
Rinse the quinoa well under running water. Set aside. Lightly toast the nuts in a medium sized pan. Set aside. Add the rinsed quinoa to the pan, roast over a medium heat. Once the grains are dry add the water, salt, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Bring to the boil, stir well, cover with a lid and reduce to the lowest possible heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the quinoa sit for a further 5 minutes.
Add in the almonds, stir through and serve. Enjoy with cooked green vegetables.
Makes 4 servings.
Shanthi