Quinoa Pilaf

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, heat the oil on medium heat.
2. 2
   Add shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the chopped red pepper, salt and pepper and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they're soft.
4. 4
   Add spinach and edamame, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. 5
   And quinoa and stir for 1-2 minutes, until coated with oil.
6. 6
   Add vegetable broth, cover the saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked. The original recipe called for 1 1/2 cup of broth but I ended up added 1/2 cup more because the quinoa was not fully cooked.
7. 7
   Using a fork, fluff the quinoa once its cooked.
8. 8
   Add lemon zest and additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. 9
   Serve with toasted almonds.