Quinoa Almond Pilaf

INGREDIENTS

• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch coarse sea salt