Creamy Herbed Quinoa

1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cube vegetable bouillon
1/4 tsp dried minced onion
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp low-sodium tamari
1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 cup quinoa, soaked & rinsed
1 1/2 cup cold water
3/8 tsp salt

Add the boiling water, cashews, bouillon, onion, thyme, basil, oregano, and pepper flakes to a blender carafe. Cover the carafe and let sit for one hour, then add the tamari and vinegar and blend until well-combined. Set aside.

Add the quinoa to a medium pot and add the cold water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and bring to a simmer, cooking for 15 minutes. Add the cashew sauce from the blender to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4 as a side.