Place quinoa in fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, run grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain well. Repeat procedure twice
Heat 1 t. oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic to pan; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender and carrot begin to brown. Stir in broth, quinoa, salt, and cinnamon; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff with fork; keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 t. oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple to pan; saute 7 minutes or until apple begins to brown. Add apple, almonds and pepper to quinoa, tossing to combine. Serve warm.
4 servings: 258 calories, 7.4g fat, 7.4g protein, 42.4g carbs, 5.1g fiber