Hearty Quinoa with Sauteed Apples and Almonds

Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place over large bowl and cover with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat twice. Drain well.

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in saucepan over med-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic to pan; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender and carrot begins to brown. Stir in broth, quinoa, salt and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is adsorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork.

Heat remaining teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple and almonds to pan, saute 7 minutes or until apple begins to brown. Add apple, almonds and ground pepper to quinoa and toss to combine. Serve warm.