Quinoa Pilaf

A nice recipe so Quinoa isn't so bland. From the Second Redhead in the Kitchen.

1/2 c. carrots
1/2 c. green onions
1/4 c. celery
1/4 c. green pepper
1/4 c. sweet red pepper
1/2 c. oil
6 c. quinoa, cooked
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 c. almonds, sliced
1/4 tsp. oregano (optional)
Salt to taste

Dice carrots, green onion, celery and peppers. Saute vegetables in oil until clear, yet crisp. Sit sauteed vegetables into cooked hot quinoa. Saute almonds in skillet until lightly golden. Add almonds, garlic and oregano to mixture. Salt to taste

Congregation Beth El Sisterhood cookbook (2003), Bethesda, MD