Quinoa Pilaf With Cranberries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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, corriander and garam masala 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.