Quinoa with Toasted Almonds & Cranberries

By gtbalm

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds, sliced
• 1 cube broth stock
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

Soak quinoa for 1/2 hour in cold water. Rinse thoroughly. On medium heat stir and toast the silvered almonds until golden.
Stir and roast the quinoa until dry and turning color. Transfer toasted, quinoa and toasted almonds and cranberries to a 2 qt saucepan.
Add boiling water, broth stock cube, salt, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Bring back to boil, cover and turn heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff gently with a fork and serve.