Quinoa With Toasted Almonds and Cranberries

Quinoa with Toasted Almonds and Cranberries, from the back of the package. Organic Natures Earthly Choice. I added 1 Tbl spoon pine nuts and left out the salt.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup quinoa
• 1⁄2 cup  blanched slivered almond
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  stick cinnamon
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries (Ocean Spray Craisins )

Directions

1. Over med heat stir and toast almond slivers until golden. Add the quinoa and toast until quinoa begins to darken.
2. Transfer the quinoa and almonds to a 2 quart sauce pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to boil covered. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Then let stand for another 5 minutes.
3. To serve fluff gently. There is approximately 5 ounces in a portion.