Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins

Ingredients

• 2  carrots grated
• 0.8 cup cilantro leaves chopped
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 1.5 cups orange juice 
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 
• 1.5 cups quinoa 
• 1.3 cups raisins 
• 1.5 cups water 
• 1  onion diced yellow

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrots, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice until onion becomes golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa and cilantro and allow to toast for a few minutes.
2. Pour orange juice and water in and stir well, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then add walnuts. Fluff with a fork and serve.