GF Quinoa Salad with toasted almonds and zucchini

1/2 cup quinoa
1 T olive oil
1 yellow pepper, cut into small peices
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, diced
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1 zucchini, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toated
1/4 tsp salt
1 lime, halved


Cook the quinoa (1 cup water to the 1/2 cup grains-  place in boiling water, turn down and simmer for 15 minutes)  While quinoa is cooking, heat 2 t olive oil in sauce pan on medium heat.  add bell pepper green onions and red pepper flakes.  cook, Stirring frequently until the bell pepper has softened about 5 minutes.   Add zucchini, cook until tender, about 5 minutes.    Combine cooked quinoa and zucchini mix in large bowl.  stir in celery almonds and remaining olive oil.  season with salt and fluff with fork.   Squeeze the lime over the salad just before serving.