Name: Quinoa with Pancetta, Sliced Almonds and Thyme
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup slivered almonds; 1 tsp organic olive oil; 3 to 4 oz pancetta (or bacon), cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 large shallot, peeled and minced; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1-1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves; 2 tbsp minced fresh chives or additional fresh thyme leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste