3 tablespoons oil

1 small onion, finely diced

1 small carrot, diced

8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1/4 cup Gefen Dried Cranberries, or use sugar-free (optional)

1/4 cup pecans, crushed and toasted (optional)