Summer-Fruit Quinoa Pilaf (GF, Vegan)

I was just using the fruits that I had in the kitchen and needed to use before they went bad. You can use almost whatever fruit combo you like, quinoa really lends itself to becoming a mixed dish. I've done this with mango, peach, plum & strawberry. I've also done strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cherry and pretty much whatever in between. Cooking it with some apple juice gives the quinoa a bit sweeter taste, you can easily cook it without.

Serves4-6 (side servings)

1 cup water
1/2 cup apple juice
3/4 cup quinoa
1 cup chopped strawberries
1/2 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
1 peach chopped
1 plum chopped
2 tbs agave nectar (or sweetener of choice, like honey)
1/2 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp real salt
fresh ground pepper to taste
optional 1/4 cup pepitas

Bring the water and apple juice to a boil, then add quinoa and turn heat down to low, cover. Allow to cook for 20 min, remove from heat and allow to sit and cool for 10 min. Fluff quinoa and add it to large bowl with the other ingredients. Can be served warm or cold.