Roasted Almond Goji Cilantro Quinoa

Ingredients (Serves 4 as a side dish)

1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons whole raw almonds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 green onion chopped
1 tbsp goji berries (or raisins)
Salt (or Braggs) and pepper to taste

Method

1. Place the quinoa in a sauce pan with 1 1/2 cups of water. Stir, bring to a boil, cover with a tight fitting lid, and turn the heat down to simmer for 15-20min (or until all the water has been absorbed by the grain)
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet or in toaster oven, toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Let cool then chop them.
3. When the quinoa is ready, add the almonds, oil, green onion, goji, and cilantro. Season the mixture with salt and fluff with a fork.