Quinoa Pilaf

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste