Saffron Quinoa with Almonds and Currants

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup blanched (slivered almonds)
• 1/3 cup just boiled water + additional 1water
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped shallot
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup white quinoa (rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1 tsp orange zest