Quinoa With Peas and Cashews

Submitted by fay hutch

"I created this several years ago when my pantry was bare. It came out so good, it's now a go to recipe for me."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3-4 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 cups peas, steamed
• 1 cup raw chopped cashews, toasted
• 5 tablespoons soy butter
• 1 small onion, chopped approx 3/4-1 cup
• 1 tablespoon dried tarragon

directions

1. 1. Cook quinoa with vegetable broth in a small saucepan by bringing to a boil then simmering until all the liquid is absorbed-about 15 minutes. It will have cute little tails.
2. 2. If you're a multi-tasker, while quinoa is cooking, heat butter, add onions and tarragon and saute a few minutes until onions are translucent.
3. 3. Add in cashews and peas and turn off heat.
4. 4. Mix butter mixture with quinoa and serve.