Hearty Quinoa with Sautéed Apples and Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup finely diced carrot (about 2)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups finely diced unpeeled Granny Smith apple (about 1)
• 3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper