Quinoa Pilaf

Here is a new quick recipe, dedicated to one of my readers at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. She likes quick stuff!

Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries

 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup sliced raw almonds


Heat oil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add quinoa and toast, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in broth and salt and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries, cover again and continue to cook until liquid is completely absorbed and quinoa is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Toss with almonds and serve.