Veggie Quinoa Pilaf- it's what's for dinner!

So, my husband starting making this about a month ago.

It's quickly turned into a weeknight staple for us, so I'm sharing it with you!

Veggie Quinoa Pilaf

1 cup quinoa- rinsed well
Various veggies, diced well  (the mix varies according to what is available in the garden that day)
1 onion, diced fine
1 TBSP cinnamon
1 TBSP cumin
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup of chopped pecans
1 cup cranberries, chopped 

In a skillet, put a glug of olive oil onto the bottom of a warmed pan.

Add the diced veggies and onion.  Stir until the onions are just crisp tender.

Add the quinoa, cinnamon, cumin, and bay leaf, give it a really good stir.

Add the water, cover the skillet, lower heat to med-low, and let sit for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the pecans and cranberries.

 Stir well before serving.

If you desire, you can add meat to this dish- cook the meat  first.  Once it is fully cooked, then add the veggies and follow the recipe from this point onwards.

Great, wonderful, fantastic healthy meal!  The quinoa and pecans give this recipe a nice punch of protein, too.