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By Carrie Ypma on May 2, 2020 37 Comments

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Whether you’re keen on quinoa or trying it for the first time, this recipe for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes is one you’ll love.

If you’re looking for a food with super powers, I’ve found your answer! This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes is packed with goodness to enhance your nutritional intake. 

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes

How to Make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Nowadays a quick search on the internet for “quinoa recipes” will give you millions of results. Nevertheless, it’s always fun to experiment with this super grain. I enjoy combining it with different vegetables, sauces and flavors to see what new tasty concoctions result. I recently made a big batch of quinoa in my rice cooker, then added onion, garlic, parmesan and spices. I threw in some sun dried tomatoes to create a new delicious recipe you can enjoy as your main course or as a side dish — Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes!

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Kitchen Tools Needed:

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients Needed:

Here’s what you’ll need from the store. The exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Cooked quinoa
  • Grated parmesan
  • Onion chopped
  • Sun dried tomatoes cut into julienne strips
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • Flour
  • Butter or margarine
  • Milk

My friend, Liz, introduced me to quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) for the first time a few years ago. I could hardly believe when she told me how many health benefits there are in such a tiny little grain. In the Forbes article, 7 Benefits of Quinoa: The Supergrain of the Future, Julie Wilcox shares how quinoa includes all nine essential amino acids, is high in protein and contains almost twice as much fiber as other grains. She also mentions quinoa has iron, lysine, magnesium and anti-oxidants. If you haven’t tried quinoa yet, you really ought to add this nutrient rich grain into your diet. For more about the health benefits of this super food, you can also check out the World’s Healthiest Foods website.

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Whether you're keen on quinoa or trying it for the first time, this recipe for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes is one you'll love.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic parmesan quinoa, quinoa
Servings: 8
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Carrie Ypma

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 3/4 cup of grated parmesan
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 3.5 oz packet of sun dried tomatoes cut into julienne strips approximately 1 cup
  • 3 teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion starts to turn clear.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Slowly add milk and parmesan.
  • Lower the heat and stir continuously until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Mix in salt, pepper and italian seasoning.
  • Add the pre-cooked quinoa and stir until it’s well coated. Heat thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Last add the sun dried tomatoes and continue to cook for a few more minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

To make 4 cups of cooked quinoa in a rice cooker, use 1 1/3 cups of rinsed uncooked quinoa and 2 2/3 cups of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3mg
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Serving Suggestions for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes has enough protein and essential nutrients it can be enjoyed as your main course. You could add slow cooker shredded chicken for a protein packed dinner. We served it as a side dish with dill tilapia. (Sprinkle the tilapia with salt, pepper, garlic and dill. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.) You could also serve it alongside grilled steak or chicken and your favorite steamed vegetable or salad.

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What are your favorite ways to enjoy quinoa? Please comment below and include links to the recipes. We’re always looking for new quinoa ideas.

What’s Next?

While you’re here, be sure to check out these other delicious side dish recipes on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® –

  • Roasted Potato and Onion Wedges: Simply Seasoned Side Dish
  • Easy Spaetzle Recipe: How to Make German Egg Noodles
  • Easy Mexican Quinoa: A One Pot Recipe

Originally published March 2014. Updated May 2020.

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About Carrie Ypma

Carrie is the chief writer, crafter and creator here at Ideas for the Home by Kenarry®. She's an optimist by nature and enjoys sharing recipes, trying new craft ideas, planning for parties and events as well as organizing and decorating. She and her husband, Kent live in Michigan. She also loves to hide away in a castle under the stairs reading to her two young boys and help guests plan vacations at Sunshine Villa at Glenbrook Resort, their short term vacation rental home in Orlando near Walt Disney World.

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  1. Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe says

    April 1, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I’m not generally a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but this sounds really good balanced against the Parmesan. Like you, I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate quinoa, etc. 🙂 [#TastyTuesdays]

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 1, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Chris! My husband isn’t a big fan of sun dried tomatoes either. You could cut the quantity in half or omit them altogether. If you still wanted a little color, I bet red pepper or grape tomatoes cut in half would be a delicious replacement. You could sauté red pepper when you do the onion. If you’re using grape tomatoes, I’d add them at the very end. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Joanne T Ferguson says

    April 3, 2014 at 1:17 am

    G’day! Looks very healthy indeed!
    Cheers! Joanne
    Viewed as part of Lamberts Lately Create It Thursday #48 Party

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 3, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks, Joanne!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Johnson says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I love this risotto style Quinoa recipe. I look forward to trying this.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 3, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      Great! Thanks, Jennifer. I’d love to hear what you think after you try it.

      Reply
  4. Julie says

    April 4, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I’ve just discovered quinoa recently, and have only been making into salads. I like the approach here, to make as a warm side, and adding parmesan and garlic sounds great. Will give this one a try. (#bestoftheweekendparty)

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      Hope you love it, Julie!

      Reply
  5. Antionette Blake says

    April 4, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Yes, quinoa is a great #SuperFood and this is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing and linking up again with us at the #WWDParty! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 4, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      Thanks, Antionette! We love that you stop by each week from the #WWDParty!

      Reply
  6. Carrie This Home says

    April 4, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    This looks so delicious! I love quinoa and this would be a perfect dinner option–pinning this now!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 4, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      We loved it – and it was great leftover a day or two later too. Enjoy, Carrie! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  7. Natashalh says

    April 5, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    This looks so good! My fiancé always makes a face when I suggest quinoa, but I think he’d be willing to try this.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 5, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks! Hope he loves it!

      Reply
  8. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    April 6, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I’m always looking for new recipes to make when my vegetarian brother visits. This sounds yummy!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 6, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Great! Meal planning for company can be challenging as it is. Glad this recipe can help make it easier for you the next time your brother comes to visit.

      Reply
  9. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    April 8, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    This looks fabulous!!
    The only thing about quinoa is that we (westerners)are eating so much that we are pulling it away from the food supply of the people who have eaten it for centuries and they are going without. I need to look into this more….but it really gave me pause when I first heard about it.

    Thanks for sharing at Project Inspired!!!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 8, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Diane. That’s an interesting point to consider.

      Reply
  10. Nicky says

    April 9, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    This is great. I like that this is more of a sauce than just a seasoning you add while the quinoa is cooking. I have plenty of quinoa in my pantry but tend to forget about it most of the time. I need to start adding it to the meal rotation again and try your version soon. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Let’s Get Real Friday Link Party. It’s always great to have you link up with us.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 10, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Nicky, you can actually make a big batch of quinoa at the same time and save it in the refrigerator to use for a few different recipes over the course of a week. That’s what I did. I made it early in the week for Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. Then I created this Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Quinoa using the extra quinoa. It worked great!

      Reply
  11. Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life says

    April 9, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    Hi Carrie! I’m stopping in from Let’s Get Real today. I was excited to see a creamy quinoa recipe. That is something new for me. I find quinoa very filling so this certainly could be either a main dish or side. Garlic and parmesan…………..how can you go wrong? I grate my own parmesan and it is so good that I look for lots of things to put it on. This certainly will be a new favorite.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 10, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      Ooooh! I bet fresh grated parmesan would taste even better in this recipe. Let me know if you try it, Christina!

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    April 12, 2014 at 8:03 am

    We made this last night, it was so easy with the rice cooker! I added julienned spinach to give our plates some green. Delicious.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 12, 2014 at 10:34 am

      What a great idea to add spinach, Liz. Did you add it when you put in the sun dried tomatoes? Or did you steam it with the quinoa when you made it in the rice cooker. Either way, glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  13. Kerry C says

    April 14, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    This recipe got my attention. I love garlic. I love parmesan. I love quinoa. And I love sun dried tomatoes. What a great combination. I will have to try this soon! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 14, 2014 at 10:44 pm

      You’re welcome, Kerry! Enjoy.

      Reply
  14. Nici says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Wow! This looks like it is packed with flavor! Yummy. I’d love for you to share this at my Creative Ways Link Party this week. It goes live on Wednesday at 8pm central. Hope to see you there!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      August 8, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Thanks, Nici! If you love quinoa, you’ll really enjoy this dish. Thanks, too, for the invite to your link party!

      Reply
  15. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    October 2, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    Looks delish! I love risotto so I have a feeling I will like this too!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 5, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! Quinoa is packed with protein too – so it’s a great side dish. So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  16. Giovanna @ Love, Thyme and Honey says

    October 3, 2014 at 6:21 am

    It looks delicious! It’s just like a Quinoa Risotto! Love it! 🙂 Found you at the FoodieFridays link party!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 5, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      Hi Giovanna, I’ve never made risotto. Do you have any great recipes you’d recommend? So glad you found us at FoodieFridays and took time to come visit. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Giovanna @ Love, Thyme and Honey says

        October 6, 2014 at 9:57 am

        No worries, happy to have found you! I have a go to basic Risotto recipe.. I’ll write a post and send you the link for it 🙂

        Reply
        • Carrie says

          October 9, 2014 at 8:47 pm

          Please do! I’d love to see it. I actually just make this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa tonight for my in-laws who are here visiting.

          Reply
          • Giovanna @ Love, Thyme and Honey says

            October 26, 2014 at 5:03 pm

            Hi Carrie, I’ve posted my basic Risotto recipe 🙂 Hope you like it! http://lovethymeandhoney.blogspot.com/2014/10/risotto.html

          • Carrie says

            October 27, 2014 at 10:51 pm

            Oh yay! I’m so glad you came back to let me know, Giovanna. Thanks! I’m headed over there now to check it out!

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