Quinoa and Pesto

1 cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa + 2 cups water
1 red bell pepper
1 Tentation or Golden Delicious apple
handful of roughly chopped almonds
handful of pumpkin seeds
handful of cranberries


Combine rinsed quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, about 10-15 minutes. Drain any excess water and add desired amount of pesto. Cook pepper, apple, and almonds in hot oil until the peppers are soft and the apple is a little brown. Combine in a bowl with quinoa and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cranberries.